HRES 852119th CongressIn Committee

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.

Introduced: Oct 31, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-New York)

Defense & National Security

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This House resolution affirms Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem's Temple Mount, recognizes its 3000-year significance to Jewish heritage, supports religious freedom for all faiths while addressing current access restrictions, and reaffirms U.S. policy recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital including Temple Mount sovereignty.

Key Points

1The resolution explicitly affirms Jewish people's inalienable right to full access and worship on the Temple Mount consistent with religious freedom principles despite current restrictions.
2It recognizes the Temple Mount's integral role in Jewish heritage and history spanning approximately 3000 years through archaeological evidence and historical records.
3The resolution supports Israel in safeguarding Muslim worshippers' rights while preserving Islamic structures on the site under current Israeli policies.

Impact Areas

State of Israel's sovereignty claimsJewish worshippers' access rightsMuslim worshippers' religious practicesU.S. foreign policy in Middle East diplomacy

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