Bill · H.Res. 1415· House(119-HRES-1415)
Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
- Introduced
- 7/2/2026
- Last activity
- 7/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Jared Huffman
- Cosponsors
- - 22 - 0
- 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
This resolution celebrates the country's history of separating church and state. It recognizes the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The text highlights various historical figures and constitutional principles that support religious freedom. It aims to uphold the tradition of allowing individuals to practice their own beliefs or none at all. Finally, it expresses opposition to theocratic impulses that could undermine American freedoms.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+10
The resolution explicitly reaffirms the commitment to the separation of church and state to protect the individual's right to practice any religion or none at all.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution emphasizes the historical and constitutional standards that public officials are expected to uphold regarding religious neutrality.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+5
By protecting religious pluralism and the right to hold various beliefs, the resolution upholds the essential freedom of conscience and expression.
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 Freedom: The resolution seeks to continue upholding principles that allow individuals to practice their own version of belief or lack thereof (Resolution Clause 2).
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Preservation of Religious Pluralism: By reaffirming a commitment to a secular Constitution, the bill aims to protect religious pluralism and democratic self-government (Resolution Clause 4).
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Safeguard Against Tyranny: The resolution notes that maintaining the separation of church and state serves to guard against tyranny cloaked in religion (Whereas Clause).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Opposition to Specific Political Impulses: The resolution explicitly opposes any theocratic impulses that would undermine fundamental American freedoms (Resolution Clause 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5Improves Government Transparency+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+10
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/2/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 19 Cosponsors added.
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
Sean CastenDemocrat · Illinois
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
Maxine DexterDemocrat · Oregon
Lizzie FletcherDemocrat · Texas
Laura FriedmanDemocrat · California
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Val HoyleDemocrat · Oregon
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Jamie RaskinDemocrat · Maryland
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Eric SorensenDemocrat · Illinois
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii