Bills · HRES 1026
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1026Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Condemning the violent disruption of a religious worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, reaffirming the constitutional right to religious freedom, and commending the Department of Justice for its prompt investigation.
INTRO JAN 30· LAST ACTION JAN 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this resolution because it reinforces a fundamental American principle: the freedom to practice one's religion without fear. If this resolution passes, it signifies that the House of Representatives takes disruptions of religious services seriously and stands firm on protecting this constitutional right. It sets a public standard that such actions, especially when involving influential figures, are not acceptable.
If it doesn't pass, it could be perceived as a weakening of the House's commitment to defending religious freedom and potentially embolden similar disruptive acts in the future. The resolution highlights the importance of existing laws like the FACE Act, reminding everyone that there are legal consequences for interfering with religious worship, and urging authorities to actively enforce them.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Strongly condemns the disruption of the religious worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.
This makes a clear public statement from the House that such actions are unacceptable.
PROVISION 02
Affirms the free exercise of religion as a fundamental constitutional right that must be protected from intimidation, obstruction, and violence.
It reaffirms a core American liberty and the government's role in safeguarding it.
PROVISION 03
Condemns Don Lemon for allegedly joining and participating in the disruption of the religious worship service.
This calls out a specific public figure, suggesting accountability for influential individuals' actions in such incidents.
PROVISION 04
Commends the Department of Justice for its prompt investigation into the incident and urges enforcement of the FACE Act.
It supports the federal government's efforts to investigate and prosecute violations of religious freedom protections.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 30
Submitted in House
JAN 30
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1026
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 30, 2026
Last actionJan 30, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 30, 2026
House Res.HRES 1026Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Condemning the violent disruption of a religious worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, reaffirming the constitutional right to religious freedom, and commending the Department of Justice for its prompt investigation.
INTRODUCED JAN 30, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 30, 2026
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