H.R. 9589 — Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

This section states congressional findings on the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, its recognition among the organic laws of the United States, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 and its reenactment in 1789, and the 250th anniversary of American independence as a basis for reaffirming principles of sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent.

This section reaffirms and re-adopts the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States and as the enduring charter of American independence, national sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent.

This section sets forth the full text of the Declaration of Independence in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence.