South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
H 4509: Memorializing the President and Congress to apologize to the Vatican and the Catholic Church
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4509 is a resolution introduced in the South Carolina House on May 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Memorializing the President and Congress to apologize to the Vatican and the Catholic Church. Primary sponsor: Wendell Gilliard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO EXPRESS A SINCERE APOLOGY TO THE VATICAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR THE DEPICTION AND DISSEMINATION OF IMAGES OF THE PRESIDENT APPEARING DRESSED AS THE POPE.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Gilliard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions
- Introduced