Representative Mark Harris has recently made a series of public statements on social media addressing issues related to religious freedom, federal oversight in education, and media coverage. The following summarizes his recent posts.
On July 14, 2025, Rep. Harris commented on the separation of church and state, referencing concerns about government interference with religious institutions. He wrote: “The Founders wanted to protect the church from an encroaching state, not the other way around.” In the same post, he called for legislative action against the Johnson Amendment by stating that “the IRS must stop targeting pastors with the Johnson Amendment permanently,” and advocated for congressional passage of his Free Speech Fairness Act.
On July 15, 2025, Rep. Harris posted a statement regarding federal involvement in education policy. He wrote: “SHUT DOWN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION!!”
Later on July 15, 2025, Rep. Harris shared content from another media outlet without additional commentary. His post read: “More from @realDailyWire:”
These statements come as Rep. Mark Harris continues to advocate for legislation affecting free speech protections for religious leaders and expresses opposition to certain federal agencies.
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