# 119-s-4828: Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

119-s-4828, Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO); status passed_senate (as of 2026-07-20).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4828
- Congress: 119
- Title: Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-06-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-20

## Summary

**Reaffirms the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States.** This bill would place the Declaration's full text into federal statute and set out Congress's reasons for reaffirming it as a foundational charter of sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent. - Places the full text of the Declaration into statute. Section 4 reproduces the unanimous Declaration, including the introductory preamble, the "self-evident truths", the list of grievances, and the signatories' pledge. - Explains congressional intent with 10 findings. Section 2 describes the Declaration's 1776 adoption, its recognition among the nation's Organic Laws, ties to the Northwest Ordinance and Constitution, and the 250th anniversary as the occasion for reaffirming equality, natural rights, and government by consent.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Adds Declaration of Independence to U.S. law: mixed, high. This bill would reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States. It would add the full text of the Declaration into federal statute for the 250th anniversary. Courts and public officers would be able to use it when they interpret laws and duties. It would not change…

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## Sources
- [119-s-4828 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4828)

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- [119-s-933: NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-933)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3903)
- [119-s-5007: SEARCH Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5007)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4828 (as of 2026-07-20).