On the recordMay 17, 2019
Yes, that is correct. H.R. 5 adds protected classes to title II of the Civil Rights Act but does not revise the exception for private establishments not open to the public, meaning houses of worship can continue their practices as before, including limiting admission or attendance to members of their faith. Mr. McADAMS. To also clarify, is it your understanding nothing in H.R. 5 compels a clergy member to perform a religious ceremony in conflict with their religious beliefs? That is, faith groups can continue to perform marriages, blessings, baptisms, and other practices for their own members and consistent with their beliefs, consistent with their First Amendment rights, correct?
