With a renewed focus on religious liberty, the Trump administration is expanding efforts to promote faith-based values in government workplaces and national institutions.

According to CBN, actions rolled out this year include new religious accommodation rules for federal workers, the creation of commissions and task forces to protect religious freedom, and high-profile public events reinforcing religion’s role in American society.

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed multiple directives to advance religious liberty initiatives as part of his campaign promises. These moves span policy changes, symbolic events, and oversight mechanisms targeting challenges faced by religious communities, particularly Christians, in the public sphere.

White House seeks business and faith connection

As part of these efforts, the White House hosted its first-ever Summit of Faith and Business Leaders earlier this summer. The event brought together religious and corporate figures to discuss values that align commerce and belief. President Trump addressed the gathering, emphasizing faith as a key building block of national identity.

“We have to bring religion back into the country,” Trump told attendees, pointing to what he described as a growing sense of optimism and spiritual revival nationwide. He observed that more Americans are returning to places of worship, saying the nation is once again united in faith and determination.

In May, the administration established a commission with a specific mission to guard religious freedoms in American society. The new body was formed with assistance from Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and will both assess nationwide trends and develop strategies for safeguarding protections for faith-based communities.

OPM issues new religious accommodation guidance

Providing a foundation for these broader reforms, the Office of Personnel Management released updated guidance to all federal agencies. The memo, introduced by newly confirmed OPM Director Scott Kupor, outlines how federal workers can receive flexibility in their schedules and duties to honor religious practices.

Kupor, in his first official communication, declared that personal belief should not conflict with public service. “No federal employee should be forced to choose between their faith and their federal service,” he said, highlighting religious liberty as an essential right.

The document lists potential accommodations, including prayer during breaks, leave for holy days, and telework options during periods of fasting or observance. The administration urges that agencies be generous and consistent in approving these requests while balancing operational needs.

Pentagon hosts ceremony promoting spiritual strength

Faith expression also reached the U.S. military, as the Pentagon opened its doors earlier this year for a public prayer service. Among the speakers was Edward Graham, grandson of evangelist Billy Graham and chief operating officer of Samaritan’s Purse.

Graham, a former Army Ranger and West Point graduate, delivered a message focused on trust in Jesus Christ as a moral anchor for military leadership. Citing scripture, he emphasized the symbolism of building on a strong spiritual foundation, asking the audience to pray for military leaders and their families.

“The rock is Jesus Christ,” Graham told the gathered audience, following his reading from the book of Matthew. He also urged attendees to support America’s armed forces in prayer and unity.

DOJ task force targets anti-Christian bias

In a move announced in February, the Department of Justice launched a new task force aimed at rooting out unlawful bias and discrimination against Christian individuals within government systems. Attorney General Pam Bondi is at the helm of the initiative, joined by senior officials from multiple agencies.

Bondi explained the task force will handle investigations related to anti-Christian policies and conduct, and stressed that such work is grounded in constitutional principles, not favoritism. “It’s upholding the rule of law,” she said, noting the First Amendment's promise of religious freedom.

As a demonstration of the administration’s broader approach, the DOJ has already dropped charges against three pro-life activists who had previously faced penalties under the FACE Act. Officials say this signaled a shift in how faith-based advocacy will be treated moving forward.

Leaders claim contrast with prior administration

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who helped design the new religious liberty commission, was vocal in his criticism of previous federal leadership. He accused past policies of marginalizing believers and failing to protect those seeking faith expression.

“No one should get between God and those seeking Him,” Patrick said during a recent interview. He drew parallels between the right to receive healthcare and the right to pursue religious conviction without interference.

In a separate appearance, President Trump reinforced this idea, saying that defending the rights of believers is essential to maintaining national unity. He pledged continued enforcement of religious protections and guaranteed the phrase “one nation under God” would remain part of the nation's identity.