SACRED Act
Reps. Suozzi and Miller Introduce SACRED Act to Ban Harassment Near Places of Worship
The SACRED Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties, which helps it move forward. However, many bills like this get stuck in committee before they can be voted on by the full House.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
The bill's impact on LGBTQ individuals is mixed. On one hand, LGBTQ people who attend religious services would gain protection from harassment near their places of worship. On the other hand, LGBTQ activists who protest outside religious institutions that oppose LGBTQ rights could face federal charges if their conduct is deemed to cross the line from peaceful picketing into harassment or intimidation, even though the bill explicitly protects peaceful protest.
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SACRED Act
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