Bill · H.Res. 773· House(119-HRES-773)
Honoring the foundational principle of separation of church and state, opposing extreme right-wing Christian nationalism, and recognizing the 65th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association and 150th anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant's speech to the Society of the Army of the Tennessee.
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Yassamin Ansari
- Cosponsors
- - 20 - 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 honors the foundational principle of the separation of church and state. It specifically opposes extreme right-wing Christian nationalism and all forms of religious extremism. The resolution recognizes the 65th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association. It also recognizes the 150th anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant's speech to the Society of the Army of the Tennessee. Finally, it reaffirms a commitment to protecting religious freedom and the distinction between government and religious institutions.
Yes
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+10
The bill emphasizes that individuals are free to practice any faith or no faith at all without government coercion.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+5
The text highlights the historical importance of free thought and free speech in the context of religious liberty.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The resolution calls for maintaining a clear distinction between governmental authority and religious institutions.
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 Diversity: By honoring the separation of church and state, the resolution aims to protect the principles of religious diversity and democratic governance against extreme right-wing Christian nationalism (Resolution, Clause 1 and Whereas clauses).
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Safeguarding Individual Conscience: The resolution emphasizes that the United States is founded on principles where individuals are free to practice any faith, or no faith at all, without fear of government hostility or discrimination (Whereas clauses).
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Ensuring Religious Freedom for All: The resolution reaffirms a commitment to protecting true religious freedom for every individual as a core American value (Resolution, Clause 4).
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Maintaining Government Neutrality: The text seeks to ensure that the state does not favor or disfavor any religion, protecting citizens from government coercion (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Opposition to Specific Ideologies: The resolution explicitly opposes extreme right-wing Christian nationalism and all forms of religious extremism (Resolution, Clause 1 and Clause 6).
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+10
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5Improves Government Transparency+1
- 2/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Becca BalintDemocrat · Vermont
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Lizzie FletcherDemocrat · Texas
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Jerrold NadlerDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Jamie RaskinDemocrat · Maryland
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan