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Foxx Supports Public Prayer Legislation on National Day of Prayer
Washington, DC,
May 3, 2007
U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today marked the National Day of Prayer by co-sponsoring the Public Prayer Protection Act. This bill would protect the right of elected and appointed officials to express their religious beliefs thro
Contact: Aaron Groen Co-sponsors bill to place public prayer court cases under state jurisdiction U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today marked the National Day of Prayer by co-sponsoring the Public Prayer Protection Act. This bill would protect the right of elected and appointed officials to express their religious beliefs through public prayer by placing all establishment clause court cases involving prayer by public officials under the jurisdiction of state courts. “Every elected official from any religious background should be free to pray in public without fear of irresponsible lawsuits distracting from their public service,” Foxx said. “I am proud to support this legislation on the day when America formally recognizes the immense value of prayer in our daily lives.” Congresswoman Foxx signed on as an original co-sponsor to the Public Prayer Protection Act as part of an effort to preserve America’s longstanding tradition of marking public life with prayer. In practice, this bill allows the Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu or elected officials of any religious affiliation to pray as they believe. “Millions of Americans will pause today and ask God for guidance in their daily lives,” Rep. Foxx said. “The National Day of Prayer is an opportunity to remember our humanity and our need to rely on God for protection and provision.” “The Public Prayer Protection Act is a Constitutional way to guard our sacred tradition of prayer for future generations,” Foxx said. “Reasonable legislation like this will help preserve the rights of every religious group without condoning or condemning any form of expression.” ### |