Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation reaffirming the Declaration of Independence ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday. He says this is a response to socialism’s rise in the Democratic Party. Van Epps referenced socialist candidates poised to serve in Congress, including Darializa Avila Chevalier, who has voiced support for the prison abolition movement and questioned Israel’s right to exist. The legislation follows a congressional tradition of marking major national anniversaries with the founding document. The House will consider the resolution after the July 4 recess.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tenn., introduces legislation reaffirming the Declaration of Independence. He says this is a response to socialism’s rise in the Democratic Party. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., also put the Declaration of Independence on the floor in the Senate, where it easily passed. Both lawmakers agree to put forward companion legislation. The legislation is part of a congressional tradition of marking major national anniversaries with the founding document. The House will consider the resolution after the July 4 recess. The familiar ritual of reaffirming the founding principles is performed once again.
Author: Evan Null
