2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
Chapter 1 - Patriotic and National Observances
Sec. 119 - National Day of Prayer

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 119 (2017)
Section Name §119. National Day of Prayer
Section Text

The President shall issue each year a proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)

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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
119 36:169h. Apr. 17, 1952, ch. 216, 66 Stat. 64; May 5, 1988, Pub. L. 100–307, 102 Stat. 456.
Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
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Contained Within Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
Sec. 119 - National Day of Prayer
Contains section 119
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 66 Stat. 64
102 Stat. 456
112 Stat. 1258
Public Law References Public Law 100-307, Public Law 105-225
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