The purpose of this legislation is to reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as a foundational legal document of the United States. This act recognizes the Declaration not just as a historical text but as an "Organic Law" that embodies the principles of American independence, rights, and governance. The key provisions of this legislation include a formal reaffirmation of the Declaration of Independence, which is described as the enduring charter of American values such as national sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent.