Establishes the "PRAISE Act", prohibiting the closure of places of worship during an emergency

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The PRAISE Act bars the state and local governments from ordering the closure of churches or other worship sites when a state of emergency is declared, except when an evacuation is needed for imminent threats like floods or fires. It also allows affected worship places to sue for damages if the rule is violated. The bill did not pass.

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