[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E342]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE NEHEMIAH ALLIANCE NATIONAL 52-DAY REBUILD INITIATIVE

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                        HON. MARLIN A. STUTZMAN

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 20, 2026

  Mr. STUTZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend the 
Nehemiah Alliance for launching the National 52-Day Rebuild Initiative, 
calling the people of the United States to an extended time of unified 
prayer, fasting, and repentance for the purpose of rebuilding the 
spiritual walls of blessing and protection around our fifty states and 
our Nation.
  From its founding, the United States of America has been shaped by 
enduring Judeo-Christian principles of faith, liberty, and justice, and 
has long understood itself to be One Nation under God. Throughout 
history, Americans have turned to these principles in moments of 
challenge to seek renewal, unity, and moral clarity.
  From the earliest days of the Republic, our leaders have issued calls 
to prayer and humility, reflecting a longstanding historical precedent 
of seeking divine guidance during significant moments in the life of 
our Nation. The founding ideals of the United States affirm principles 
of faith, liberty, justice, accountability, and the dignity of the 
human person, values that continue to inspire citizens across 
generations.
  This initiative emphasizes personal responsibility, civic virtue, 
reconciliation, and service, encouraging individuals to strengthen 
their homes, neighbors, and communities through prayerful engagement. 
The Nehemiah Alliance draws inspiration from the biblical account of 
Nehemiah, who rebuilt the broken walls of Jerusalem in fifty-two days, 
and in that same spirit, during America's two hundred fiftieth 
Anniversary, this Initiative calls Americans to recognize that the 
moral, cultural, and spiritual foundations of our society require our 
attention and action.
  Indiana, known as The Crossroads of America, has long stood at the 
intersection of commerce, community, and faith, and throughout its 
history Hoosiers have valued prayer, personal responsibility, and 
service to neighbors as essential foundations for a flourishing 
society. Citizens of Indiana have historically participated in national 
seasons of prayer and reflection, recognizing that the strength of a 
Nation is rooted not only in its institutions but also in the 
character, humility, and faith of its people.
  Beginning at sundown on September 10, 2026, and concluding at sundown 
on All Saints' Sunday, November 1, 2026, this Initiative invites people 
across our Nation to humble themselves before Almighty God through 
prayer, repentance, and periods of fasting as each person is 
individually led.
  The purpose is to rebuild our walls, restore our homes, revive our 
hearts, and renew liberty and justice for all, reunifying us as One 
Nation under God. The mission of the Nehemiah Alliance is grounded in 
the call of Scripture, including the promise recorded in 2 Chronicles 
7:14 that as His people pray and repent, He will hear from Heaven and 
heal our land.
  Participants are encouraged to serve as modern-day gatekeepers, 
interceding for their families, neighbors, schools, churches, 
businesses, and leaders in authority. During the fifty-two days, 
focused prayers will be made for spheres of culture, the fifty states 
and territories, the Nation's Capital, Congress, the Supreme Court, the 
President, and the consequential midterm elections.
  On October 31, 2026, and All Saints' Sunday, November 1, 2026, people 
of faith will gather online and in person, including in Washington, 
D.C. on the National Mall, in sacred assembly to pray and stand.
  I commend the Nehemiah Alliance for its leadership in advancing the 
National 52-Day Rebuild Initiative and I encourage the citizens of the 
State of Indiana to participate in this national call to prayer, 
fasting, repentance, and spiritual renewal.

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