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HR 2863

CRUSADE Act

119th Congress Introduced by Tim Burchett and 1 co-sponsor

HR 2863 (CRUSADE Act) is introduced with only the short title; no definitions, penalties, or enforcement details are included yet.

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Bill Summary · HR 2863

Summary of HR 2863 — CRUSADE Act

Overview

  • Bill number: HR 2863
  • Short title: Civilians Resisting Unlawful Strikes Against Divine Establishments Act (CRUSADE Act)
  • Status: Introduced in the House; referred to committee
  • Introduced: April 10, 2025

What the bill says now

  • The introduced version text confirms only the act’s short title. There are no publicly available operative provisions included in the introduction beyond the designation of the act as the CRUSADE Act.
  • No definitions, prohibited actions, penalties, funding, enforcement mechanisms, or programmatic details are provided in the version content available.

Legislative actions and sponsorship

  • Introduced: April 10, 2025
  • Referred to: House Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • Primary sponsor: Anna Paulina Luna
  • Cosponsor: Tim Burchett

Potential purpose and intent (based on title)

  • The title suggests the bill would address situations involving civilians who resist strikes against “divine establishments.” The phrase likely alludes to religious institutions or other entities designated as “divine,” but the text necessary to define scope, mechanisms, or penalties is not included in the introduced content.
  • Without text, the bill’s precise objectives, permissible actions, or the federal policy changes it would implement remain unclear.

Key provisions (current status)

  • None beyond the short title as introduced. No:
    • Definitions (e.g., what constitutes a “divine establishment” or an “unlawful strike”)
    • Prohibited acts or criminal penalties
    • Enforcement authorities or remedies
    • Funding, regulatory agencies, or implementing regulations
    • Geographical or jurisdictional limitations

Potential impact and considerations

  • Affected parties: Not specified in the introduced text. Depending on future provisions, could involve civilians, religious organizations, or other stakeholders referenced by definitions.
  • Legal questions likely to arise once full text is released:
    • What constitutes an “unlawful strike” and who determines unlawfulness?
    • What actions by civilians would be regulated or protected?
    • How would First Amendment rights be balanced (if at all) with the act’s requirements?
    • What are the enforcement mechanisms and penalties, if any?
  • Procedural notes: As with any introduced bill, further action would depend on committee analysis, potential amendments, and floor consideration in the House. If advanced, companion legislation or actions in the Senate (if any) would shape its overall fate.

Next steps for monitoring

  • Obtain the full text of HR 2863 and any related analyses or committee reports.
  • Track committee hearings and markups (House Foreign Affairs Committee).
  • Monitor further sponsorship changes, amendments, and floor votes.
  • Watch for any related bills or companion measures in the Senate.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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