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119-hres-365119th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should recognize Robert Aitken's Bible as a historical document of the United States Congress.

Sponsored By: Representative Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would ask the House to recognize Robert Aitken's Bible as a historical document of the United States Congress. It highlights that the Aitken Bible is the first known English-language Bible printed in North America, recalls Aitken's January 21, 1781 petition to print an edition for use in schools, and notes the Committee's September 12, 1782 resolution recommending the edition and Charles Thomson's signature on that resolution.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

TN • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2025

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2025

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