119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 9, 2026
H.R. 8239In CommitteeCrime and Law Enforcement
SACRED Act
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. (D-NY)17 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 9, 2026
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Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-NY) introduced this bill to protect access to places of religious worship, establishing federal safeguards related to freedom of access at religious sites. The bill has 17 cosponsors, with equal support from both parties (8 Democrats and 9 Republicans), and was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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8 Democrats, 9 Republicans (of 17 shown).
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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All 17 cosponsors
8 Democrats · 9 Republicans
Democrats (8)
Gottheimer, JoshNJ-05
Beatty, JoyceOH-03
Gillen, LauraNY-04
Panetta, JimmyCA-19
Goldman, Daniel S.NY-10
Goodlander, MaggieNH-02
Republicans (9)
Miller, Max L.OH-07
Bilirakis, Gus M.FL-12
Weber, Randy K. Sr.TX-14
Kustoff, DavidTN-08
Ciscomani, JuanAZ-06
Kiggans, Jennifer A.VA-02
Meuser, DanielPA-09
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