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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.
2/4/2025, 4:54 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 59
Bill 119 HRES 59 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses the sense of the House that the sermon delivered 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 condemns its distorted message.
The resolution highlights the belief that the sermon given by Reverend Budde crossed the line into political activism, rather than focusing on spiritual or religious themes. It criticizes the sermon for allegedly promoting a distorted message that was not in line with the purpose of the National Prayer Service.
The resolution does not provide specific details about the content of the sermon or the specific political messages that were deemed inappropriate. Instead, it focuses on the broader issue of the perceived politicization of religious events and the need for religious leaders to maintain a focus on spiritual matters rather than engaging in political activism. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 59 is a statement from the House of Representatives expressing disapproval of the sermon delivered by Reverend Budde at the National Prayer Service and calling for a return to a more traditional focus on spiritual and religious themes in such settings.
The resolution highlights the belief that the sermon given by Reverend Budde crossed the line into political activism, rather than focusing on spiritual or religious themes. It criticizes the sermon for allegedly promoting a distorted message that was not in line with the purpose of the National Prayer Service.
The resolution does not provide specific details about the content of the sermon or the specific political messages that were deemed inappropriate. Instead, it focuses on the broader issue of the perceived politicization of religious events and the need for religious leaders to maintain a focus on spiritual matters rather than engaging in political activism. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 59 is a statement from the House of Representatives expressing disapproval of the sermon delivered by Reverend Budde at the National Prayer Service and calling for a return to a more traditional focus on spiritual and religious themes in such settings.
Congressional Summary of HRES 59
This resolution expresses (1) the sense of the House of Representatives that the sermon given at the National Prayer Service on January 21st, 2025, at the National Cathedral was a display of political activism, and (2) that the House condemns the message of Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde.
Current Status of Bill HRES 59
Bill HRES 59 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HRES 59 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025. Bill HRES 59's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of January 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 59
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
42Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 59
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of 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.
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.
Comments

Paulina Strickland
638
1 year ago
This is concerning. It may impact future sermons.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 59
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