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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 221
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 6, 2021Ms. Eshoo introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform
A BILL
To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the oath of office taken by individuals in the civil service or uniformed services, and of other purposes.
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Modification of oath of office for individuals in the civil service or uniformed services
Section 3331 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
3331.
Oath of office
An individual, except the President, elected or appointed to an office of honor or profit in the civil service or uniformed services, shall take the following oath: I, AB, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I place this obligation above that to any individual, political party, or faction; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God. This section does not affect other oaths required by law.
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