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H 5643

President Day of Prayer, Rededicate 250

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 119 co-sponsors

South Carolina formally endorses Rededicate 250, a national faith-based event on May 17, 2026, promoting prayer, praise, and rededication for America’s 250th anniversary.

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Bill Summary · H 5643

Summary of Bill H 5643 (Session 2025-2026, South Carolina)

Title

House Resolution recognizing Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving on May 17, 2026, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

1) Main Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and support Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving, organized by Freedom 250, scheduled for May 17, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
  • Promote a nationwide act of prayer, worship, and rededication of the United States as “one nation under God” in advance of the country’s 250th birthday (the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States).
  • Publicly affirm faith-based reflection on America’s history, providence, and future guidance from God.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

The bill is a House Resolution (no new laws or statutory changes) that:
- Officially acknowledges and supports the Rededicate 250 event.
- Describes the event structure and content, including:
- Morning fellowship in front of the U.S. Capitol and an evening program of music and praise.
- A focus on three pillars:
- “The Miracles that Made Us” — reflection on God’s providence in 250 years.
- “The Miracles Still in Our Midst” — personal testimonies of faith and healing.
- “A New Birth of Faith and Freedom” — gratitude for historic freedoms and a collective rededication for the next 250 years.
- Emphasis on bringing together public servants, national leaders, faith leaders from diverse traditions, authors, and media voices.
- Performances by various military bands and choirs (e.g., The President’s Own U.S. Marine Band, U.S. Navy Band, Grand Canyon University Canyon Choir, Hillsdale College Choir, Liberty Worship Collective, etc.).
- Livestream accessibility through partner churches and organizations to broaden reach.
- Names and highlights diverse speakers and participants (listed individuals include current and former federal officials, faith leaders, authors, and musicians).
- States the event will include prayers by military chaplains.
- Indicates the event will be broadcast online to maximize accessibility.
- Invites Americans nationwide to participate in thanksgiving, prayer, and rededication.

3) Who or What Would be Affected

  • South Carolina House of Representatives: The resolution directly affects the body by officially recognizing and endorsing the event.
  • Public perception and messaging: Signals legislative support for a faith-centered, national prayer gathering tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States.
  • Participants and organizers: The bill references a broad coalition of national figures, faith leaders, and military chaplains; while not creating programs or funding, it endorses participation and publicity.
  • Public access: Emphasizes livestreaming, which would potentially expand audience reach beyond those physically present at the National Mall.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action: Introduced and adopted on May 5, 2026.
  • Nature: Non-binding resolution; serves as an official expression of the South Carolina House’s recognition and support.
  • No fiscal implications or statutory changes are described in the text provided.
  • The event date referenced: May 17, 2026, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Overall Assessment

H 5643 is a commemorative, non-binding House Resolution affirming support for a national faith-focused event (Rededicate 250) tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary. It outlines the event's program themes, expects broad participation from public officials, faith leaders, and military chaplains, and emphasizes accessibility through livestreaming. The bill does not enact new laws or allocate funds but signals legislative endorsement and public messaging in favor of the event.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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