119-hr-8239In Committee

SACRED Act

Sponsored by Suozzi, Thomas R. (Democrat-NY-3) · House · Introduced Apr 9, 2026

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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)

This bill would create a federal law making it illegal to harass people who are exercising religious freedom at places of worship. The harassment prohibition would apply within 100 feet of religious buildings and would be enforced under federal criminal law.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Legislative Status Timeline

Introduced

Apr 9, 2026

In Committee

Apr 9, 2026

Passed House

Pending

Passed Senate

Pending

Presidential Action

Pending

Sponsor

S

Suozzi, Thomas R.

Independent · NY-3

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