HCONRES 150 108th Congress House International Affairs Americans in foreign countries Church property Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Crime and Law Enforcement Destruction of property Historic sites History Israel Middle East and North Africa Palestinians Religion Religious liberty Security measures Terrorism Violence

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the protection of religious sites and the freedom of access and worship.

Introduced: April 10, 2003 Introduced by: Wilson, Joe Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov

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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Apr 10, 2003

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Declares the sense of Congress about historic locations specifically set apart for religious purposes (holy sites).

Declares that: (1) holy sites around the world, particularly in the Israeli and Palestinian region, should be protected from desecration and any other violation; (2) the freedom of access of members of the various religions to the holy sites sacred to them should not be hindered; (3) to assure the safety of American citizens, the holy sites currently under the sovereignty of the State of Israel should remain under Israeli protection, and that all holy sites in the region remain open to visitors of all faiths; (4) the Department of State should continue to warn and protect Americans overseas at holy sites and regions of historical and religious significance; and (5) we should condemn all violence directed against holy sites.

What's happening now April 10, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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