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.
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Latest Action · October 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 852 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' position that Israel holds sovereignty over the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and affirming the right of Jewish people to have full access and worship rights at the site. The resolution acknowledges the Temple Mount's significance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, but expresses concern that Jewish and Christian access is currently more restricted than Muslim access—citing limited entry gates and hours for non-Muslims. The resolution also references previous U.S. policy positions supporting Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital, including the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act and President Trump's 2018 decision to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. This resolution does not authorize any funding or establish a timeline for action, as it is a statement of congressional sentiment rather than legislation directing government spending or policy changes.
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