Bill · H.Res. 1159· House(119-HRES-1159)
Original Resolution Condemning the Hateful and Islamophobic Comments of Representative Andy Ogles
- Introduced
- 4/9/2026
- Last activity
- 4/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
- Sponsored by
- Al Green
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 1159 is a resolution to condemn a post made by Representative Andy Ogles on March 9, 2026. The resolution states that Representative Ogles posted that Muslims do not belong in American society and that pluralism is a lie. It provides findings on the meanings and teachings of Islam and the pluralist foundation of the United States. It also references the First Amendment regarding the free exercise of religion. Ultimately, the House of Representatives seeks to condemn the post as hateful and Islamophobic.
Yes
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The resolution affirms the First Amendment's protection of the free exercise of religion.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Religious Values: The resolution highlights that Islam promotes peace, equality, social justice, and compassion (SEC. 2). This recognizes the moral convictions of Muslims in the U.S.
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Support for Pluralism: The resolution affirms that the United States is a pluralist nation made of people from all walks of life (SEC. 2). This supports the inclusion of diverse groups of people.
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Upholding Constitutional Rights: By citing the First Amendment, the resolution reinforces the principle that Congress cannot prohibit the free exercise of religion (SEC. 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for the general public are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+5
- 4/9/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.