Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Israel maintains sovereignty over the Temple Mount and recognizing the importance of religious freedom for all on the Temple Mount.

HRES 852 is a non-binding House resolution affirming that Israel maintains sovereignty over Jerusalem's Temple Mount, a site sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It specifically highlights current restrictions on Jewish access - non-Muslims may enter only through one gate with limited hours, excluding Friday and Saturday (Shabbat) - and calls for full Jewish access consistent with religious freedom. The resolution references past U.S. policy, including the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act and prior resolutions supporting Israel’s sovereignty over Jerusalem. It does not alter U.S. law or policy but expresses the House’s position on religious access at the site. The resolution is formally non-binding, intended to signal congressional support for Israel’s management of the Temple Mount.