The house of representatives passes House Concurrent Resolution 244 (The American’s Creed):

       I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots scarified their lives and fortunes.

       I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its law, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.”

       NOTE: Concurrent resolutions are passed by only one house of CONgress, and therefore do not have the force of law.

       [restored 6/14/2022]