This resolution formally condemns Representative Andy Ogles for a specific post made on March 9, 2026, on "X," which stated, "Muslims don't belong in American society. Pluralism is a lie." The resolution explicitly labels this statement as both hateful and Islamophobic , directly challenging fundamental principles of religious freedom and societal inclusion. This condemnation highlights the House's disapproval of rhetoric that targets religious groups and undermines national unity. To justify its condemnation, the House of Representatives includes several key findings, emphasizing that Islam promotes core values such as peace, equality, and social justice , and that the Quran specifically advocates for tolerance between Muslims and non-Muslims. The resolution strongly asserts that the United States was built upon a foundation as a pluralist nation , embracing people from all walks of life, and that opposing this philosophy is hateful. It further states that claiming followers of Islam are incompatible with a pluralist nation, especially one with First Amendment protections, is Islamophobic and contrary to American constitutional values. Therefore, the House of Representatives unequivocally condemns Representative Andy Ogles's post. This formal action aims to uphold principles of religious diversity and combat discriminatory speech within the political discourse, reinforcing the nation's commitment to its founding ideals.
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Original Resolution Condemning the Hateful and Islamophobic Comments of Representative Andy Ogles
USA119th CongressHRES-1159| House
| Updated: 4/9/2026
This resolution formally condemns Representative Andy Ogles for a specific post made on March 9, 2026, on "X," which stated, "Muslims don't belong in American society. Pluralism is a lie." The resolution explicitly labels this statement as both hateful and Islamophobic , directly challenging fundamental principles of religious freedom and societal inclusion. This condemnation highlights the House's disapproval of rhetoric that targets religious groups and undermines national unity. To justify its condemnation, the House of Representatives includes several key findings, emphasizing that Islam promotes core values such as peace, equality, and social justice , and that the Quran specifically advocates for tolerance between Muslims and non-Muslims. The resolution strongly asserts that the United States was built upon a foundation as a pluralist nation , embracing people from all walks of life, and that opposing this philosophy is hateful. It further states that claiming followers of Islam are incompatible with a pluralist nation, especially one with First Amendment protections, is Islamophobic and contrary to American constitutional values. Therefore, the House of Representatives unequivocally condemns Representative Andy Ogles's post. This formal action aims to uphold principles of religious diversity and combat discriminatory speech within the political discourse, reinforcing the nation's commitment to its founding ideals.