The Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026 is a symbolic measure that formally reaffirms the Declaration of Independence as one of the foundational organic laws of the United States. The bill, introduced in the House and referred to the Judiciary Committee, contains congressional findings that connect the Declaration's principles of natural rights, equality, and popular sovereignty to the founding of the nation and the later adoption of the Constitution. The legislation reaffirms the Declaration as the enduring charter of American independence and includes the full text of the Declaration in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. There is no funding or timeline requirements associated with this legislation, as it is primarily a restatement of historical principles rather than an active policy measure. The bill affects all Americans by restating the nation's commitment to the founding principles of natural rights and government by consent of the governed.
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