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House bill · H.R. 8239 (119th Congress)

SACRED Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jun 2, 2026

Sponsor: Thomas R. Suozzi (U.S. Representative, NY-3, Democratic)

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Summary

Would create a federal crime for conduct within 100 feet of a place of worship that is intended to intimidate or obstruct someone entering or leaving and makes a person reasonably fear for their physical safety, and for intentionally approaching within 8 feet of such a person to harass them. A first offense carries a fine, up to a year in prison, or both.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

15

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Republican8
  • Democratic7

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Full history

  1. Jun 2, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Apr 9, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Apr 9, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House

  4. Apr 9, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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