On June 16, 2025, the United States took a major step in reaffirming its commitment to faith-based freedoms with the launch of the Religious Liberty Commission. The inaugural hearing, titled “Religious Liberty: The Bedrock of Our Country,” was held at the Museum of the Bible and featured remarks from prominent figures including Pastor Paula White, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Dr. Ben Carson.

The event opened with a prayer and a call to recognize religious liberty as a foundational principle of American democracy. Lt. Gov. Patrick, who chairs the commission, outlined its mission to advise the President and deliver actionable recommendations through a series of hearings over the coming year. Speakers emphasized that freedom of belief is not only a constitutional right but a moral imperative rooted in the nation’s founding ideals.

The commission brings together faith leaders, legal experts, and public figures to address growing concerns over cultural shifts and legal challenges that threaten religious expression in public life, education, and governance. The hearing underscored the importance of preserving religious liberty as a cornerstone of national identity and civil rights.