WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HRES 59

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the sermon given by the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde at the National Prayer Service on January 21st, 2025, at the National Cathedral was a display of political activism and condemning its distorted message.

119th Congress Introduced by Rick Allen and 22 co-sponsors

HRES 59 condemns a sermon by Right Reverend Mariann Budde as political activism, sparking debate on the role of faith leaders in political discourse.

Submitted in House
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HRES 59

Summary of HRES 59

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HRES 59
  • Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the sermon given by the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde at the National Prayer Service on January 21st, 2025, at the National Cathedral was a display of political activism and condemning its distorted message.
  • Status: Submitted in House
  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HRES 59 aims to formally express the House of Representatives' disapproval of a sermon delivered by the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde during the National Prayer Service on January 21, 2025. The resolution characterizes the sermon as an act of political activism rather than a purely spiritual message, indicating a concern over the blending of religious discourse with political commentary.

Key Provisions

The resolution includes two main provisions:
1. Recognition of Political Activism: It states that the sermon given by Reverend Budde is viewed by the House as a display of political activism.
2. Condemnation of the Message: The resolution condemns what it describes as the "distorted message" conveyed in the sermon.

Affected Parties

  • Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde: The primary individual affected by this resolution, as it directly addresses her sermon and its content.
  • Religious and Political Communities: The resolution may impact discussions within both religious and political spheres regarding the role of faith leaders in political discourse.

Legislative Actions

  • January 23, 2025: The resolution was submitted in the House and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for further consideration.

Conclusion

HRES 59 serves as a formal expression of the House's stance on the intersection of religion and politics, specifically in the context of a sermon delivered at a national event. The resolution reflects ongoing debates about the appropriateness of political messages in religious settings and may influence future discussions on the role of clergy in public life.

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

Sign in to ask a question.