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White House Religious Liberty Commission Delivers 200‑Page Report Saying Faith Is Under Growing Threat

The panel recommends 12 actions that could prompt new Justice and health‑agency guidance, complaint hotlines and court‑focused steps to expand religious protections.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks alongside Ben Carson and Phil McGraw during an event with the White House Religious Liberty Commission in the Oval Office of the White House on June 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. The White House Religious Liberty Commission released its recommendations for strengthening religious freedom in the U.S. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The commission handed President Trump a report compiled from seven hearings and more than 100 witnesses that concluded religious Americans face rising encroachments in daily life.
  • The 200‑plus page report offers 12 recommendations, including DOJ guidance on the Establishment Clause, 'Know Your Rights' materials from DOJ/HHS/EEOC, and creation of hotlines and online portals for alleged violations.
  • The panel urges federal action on sectoral issues such as healthcare, education and the military, and specifically calls for restoring retirement or re‑enlistment eligibility for service members who refused COVID‑19 injections.
  • Several recommendations, notably the call to repeal the Johnson Amendment limiting political activity by tax‑exempt groups, would require congressional action while other measures could be implemented administratively by agencies.
  • The report has drawn praise from allies and sharp criticism over its partisan framing and membership disputes, including the February removal of Carrie Prejean Boller and the resignation of Muslim adviser Sameerah Munshi, and a short public comment period will shape what the administration adopts.