Federal • US Congress

H.R. 10052: Right to Worship Act

Rep. Brad Knott (R-NC)Referred

H.R. 10052 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 65/100

Bill summary

AI Summary

The bill establishes a new federal cause of action and civil penalties for conduct near houses of worship, potentially reshaping local protest and public assembly norms.

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified

Risks

  • None identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified

Risks

  • None identified

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Protects worshippers from physical harassment
  • Ensures safer access to religious services

Risks

  • Potential to curtail legitimate protest rights near religious venues
  • Ambiguity in 'conduct' definitions may create a chilling effect on speech
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

Congress.gov

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Confidence

high

high

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Analysis status

Full bill text (Congress.gov)

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Warning

High potential for First Amendment litigation regarding protest zones.

Limitation

Analysis relies on textual interpretation; judicial precedent will determine practical enforcement limits.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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