Bill > HRes773

This resolution honors the foundational principle of separation of church and state by highlighting the United States' historical commitment to religious freedom and individual conscience. It commemorates the 65th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's 1960 speech to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association and the 150th anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant's 1875 speech, both of which emphasized the importance of keeping religion separate from government. The resolution traces the origins of church-state separation to the Founding Fathers, particularly James Madison and Thomas Jefferson, and references key Supreme Court decisions that have upheld this principle through the First Amendment's Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses. It explicitly condemns extreme right-wing Christian nationalism as a threat to democratic governance and religious pluralism, noting that nearly one-third of Americans identify as religiously unaffiliated and nearly three-quarters support keeping religion separate from government policies. The resolution calls on the House of Representatives to reaffirm its commitment to protecting religious freedom, encouraging Americans to reflect on the critical importance of maintaining a clear boundary between government and religious institutions, and opposing any attempts to impose narrow religious beliefs through governmental power.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/773/all-info