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Establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission

The order directs federal agencies to establish the Religious Liberty Commission. This Commission, composed of up to 14 appointed members and ex officio members including the Attorney General, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, is tasked with producing a comprehensive report on the foundations of religious liberty in America, its impact on society, current threats to it, strategies to preserve and enhance protections for future generations, and programs to increase awareness of and celebrate America’s peaceful religious pluralism. The Commission will also examine specific areas such as First Amendment rights, attacks on houses of worship, and parents’ authority over their children's education.