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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Israel maintains sovereignty over the Temple Mount and recognizing the importance of religious freedom for all on the Temple Mount.

USA119th CongressHRES-852| House 
| Updated: 10/31/2025
Claudia Tenney

Claudia Tenney

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Clay Higgins (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Israel maintains sovereignty over the Temple Mount and underscores the importance of religious freedom for all individuals at this holy site. It specifically affirms the inalienable right of the Jewish people to full access, prayer, and worship on the Temple Mount, consistent with principles of religious freedom. The resolution also recognizes the Temple Mount's integral role in Jewish heritage and history. Furthermore, the resolution supports the Government of Israel in its efforts to safeguard the rights of Muslim worshippers and the integrity of Islamic structures on the Temple Mount, in line with current Israeli policies. It also reaffirms Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital , a position repeatedly established in United States policy and law. This reaffirmation explicitly includes Israeli sovereignty over the Temple Mount, reflecting a consistent U.S. stance.
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Timeline
Oct 31, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • October 31, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Israel maintains sovereignty over the Temple Mount and recognizing the importance of religious freedom for all on the Temple Mount.

USA119th CongressHRES-852| House 
| Updated: 10/31/2025
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Israel maintains sovereignty over the Temple Mount and underscores the importance of religious freedom for all individuals at this holy site. It specifically affirms the inalienable right of the Jewish people to full access, prayer, and worship on the Temple Mount, consistent with principles of religious freedom. The resolution also recognizes the Temple Mount's integral role in Jewish heritage and history. Furthermore, the resolution supports the Government of Israel in its efforts to safeguard the rights of Muslim worshippers and the integrity of Islamic structures on the Temple Mount, in line with current Israeli policies. It also reaffirms Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital , a position repeatedly established in United States policy and law. This reaffirmation explicitly includes Israeli sovereignty over the Temple Mount, reflecting a consistent U.S. stance.
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Timeline
Oct 31, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • October 31, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Claudia Tenney

Claudia Tenney

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Clay Higgins (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted