RELIGION related term(s) Churches and Synagogues

Addresses

Religious Minorities in the Middle East: Representative Wolf, E1989 [21DE]

Amendments

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), S5141, S5154, S5167 [18JY], H5416 [31JY]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), S6002, S6003, S6007 [2AU]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2272, S2276 [29MR]

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S2007 [22MR], S2037 [26MR], H1530 [22MR], H2253 [27AP]

Articles and editorials

Backlash to the Backlash, E1675 [2OC]

Congregation Agudath Achim Celebrates Centennial in Taunton, E919 [31MY]

Coptic Pope Dies in Egypt Amid Church’s Struggles, H1523 [22MR]

Idyll Banter—Burning the Christmas Candle at Both Ends, S66 [24JA]

In Defense of Michele Bachmann, Muslim Brotherhood Probes, E1416–E1418 [3AU]

Leviathan Is Nibbling Your Religious Freedom Away, S1787–S1789 [19MR]

Look in Your Mirror, E1588 [21SE]

Thousands Mourn Coptic Pope in Cairo, E417 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (see H. Res. 709), H4156 [27JN]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms (see H. Res. 732), H4907 [17JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 55), S5871 [1AU]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see S. 3526), S6107 [11SE] (see H.R. 3828), H181 [25JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 4182), H1304 [8MR]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 364), S208 [31JA] (see H. Res. 523), H158 [24JA]

Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 3686), S8071 [17DE]

Cope, Marianne: Catholic Church canonization (see H. Res. 823), H6535 [29NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: increase purchase of Kosher and Halal food and modify labeling of the commodities list under the Emergency Food Assistance Program to assist food banks in obtaining such foods (see S. 3632), S6855 [15NO] (see H.R. 6600), H6428 [16NO]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S163 [30JA] (see S. 2092), S494 [9FE] (see H.R. 3897), H475 [3FE] (see H.R. 3982), H640 [8FE]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 6097), H4774 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services special immigrant religious professionals program (see H.R. 6193), H5291 [25JY]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 785), H6060 [14SE]

——— condemn illicit and religious profiling and surveillance of Muslim American communities by New York Police Dept., and call for a Federal investigation of such surveillance (see H. Res. 651), H2645 [10MY]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 516), S4773 [29JN] (see H. Res. 766), H5707 [2AU]

Freedom of religion: include desecration of cemeteries among the many forms of violations of the right to religious freedom (see H.R. 6355), H5707 [2AU]

——— reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully (see H. Res. 789), H6151 [19SE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 119), H6000 [13SE]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 557), S6340 [13SE]

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (see S. Res. 505), S4636 [26JN]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S3042 [9MY] (see H. Res. 647), H2567 [9MY]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see S. Res. 592), S6800 [14NO]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (see S. 3245), S3631 [24MY]

India: anniversary of communal violence in Gujarat (see H. Res. 569), H1134 [1MR]

Indonesia: allow Indonesian citizens fleeing religious persecution to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims (see S. 3339), S4460 [25JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see S. Res. 385), S1194 [1MR] (see H. Res. 556), H944 [17FE]

Luter, Fred, Jr.: tribute to election as the first African-American President of the Southern Baptist Convention (see S. Res. 518), S4773 [29JN]

Oak Creek, WI: condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see H. Res. 775), H5765 [10SE]

Price, Frederick K.C.: tribute (see H. Res. 519), H78 [18JA]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 728), H4863 [12JY]

Refugees: report on actions taken on the resolution of the issue of Jewish refugees and other displaced populations from Arab countries (see H.R. 6242), H5525 [31JY]

Roman, Agustin: tribute (see S. Res. 443), S2824 [26AP]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 662), H3103 [17MY]

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (see S. Res. 606), S7303 [30NO]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H5707 [2AU]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (see S. 3532), S6270 [12SE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 3695), S8203 [19DE] (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S163 [30JA] (see H. Res. 609), H1805 [29MR]

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see S. Res. 392), S1540 [8MR]

Women: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see S. Res. 515), S4725 [28JN] (see H. Res. 689), H3733 [18JN]

World Peace Corps Mission: tribute to efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients (see S. Res. 614), S7976 [12DE]

Biographies

Adams, Charles G., H1375 [19MR]

Frydman-Kohl, Baruch, S7128 [29NO]

Eulogies

Colson, Charles W.: by Emily Colson, E996 [6JN]

——— by Timothy George, E996–E998 [6JN]

Explanations

Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act (H.R. 1627): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), S5155–S5166 [18JY]

Inscriptions

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Magnolia Park, TX, Texas Historical Marker, E193 [15FE]

Letters

Call for removal of David B. Shear as Ambassador to Vietnam: Representative Wolf, E1212 [9JY], E1410, E1411 [3AU]

——— several Representatives, E1411 [3AU]

Dept. of HHS ruling on religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services: Kathleen Sebelius, Sec. of HHS, S1168 [1MR]

——— Senator Collins, S1168 [1MR]

Dept. of Justice funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization: C. Welton Gaddy, Interfaith Alliance, H2533 [9MY]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H2533 [9MY]

——— Marge Baker and Paul R. Gordon, People for the American Way (organization), H2533 [9MY]

Detention of Nguyen Quoc Quan in Vietnam: David S. Adams, Dept. of State, E1213 [9JY], E1410 [3AU]

——— Representative Wolf, E1410 [3AU]

——— several Representatives, E1409 [3AU]

EB–5 Regional Center Program, E-Verify Program, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program: Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H5816 [11SE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5816 [11SE]

FBI counterterrorism training materials proposed changes: Lisa Piraneo, ACT! for America (organization), H4681 [9JY]

Prohibit use of Violence Against Women Act funds by religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices: Coalition Against Religious Discrimination, H2729 [16MY]

Rights of conscience protection relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements for coverage of specific items and services: Allison Herwitt, Human Rights Campaign (organization), S1133 [29FE]

——— Christopher W. Hansen, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc., S1133 [29FE]

——— Helen M. Alvaré and Kim Daniel, S1117 [29FE]

——— Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America’s Health (organization), S1133 [29FE]

——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, S1133 [29FE]

——— Patrick J. Kennedy, S1124 [29FE]

——— several organizations, S1133, S1134 [29FE]

——— several pediatric and adolescent health organizations, S1134 [29FE]

Lists

Catholic organizations joining lawsuits relative to Dept. of HHS mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Memorandums

Military Chaplain Participation in or Officiation of Private Ceremonies: Clifford L. Stanley, Dept. of Defense, H5027 [19JY]

Use of Dept. of Defense Real Property and Facilities for Private Functions: Jeh C. Johnson, Dept. of Defense, H5028 [19JY]

Obituaries

Catron, Janie G.: Corbin (KY) Times-Tribune, S5952 [2AU]

Chuck Colson, Founder of Prison Fellowship & Colson Center for Christian World View, Dies at Age 80: Prison Fellowship (organization), E644 [25AP]

Petitions

FBI counterterrorism training materials proposed changes: ACT! for America (organization), H4681 [9JY]

Prayers

Easter: Peter Marshall, H1796 [29MR]

Proclamations

Bishop Dr. Stewart Reese, Jr., Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1185 [29JN]

Eddie L. Long Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1536 [14SE]

Pastor Caroline Leach Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1208 [9JY]

Pastor Marques L. Fletcher Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1533 [14SE]

Pastor Micheal Benton Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1532 [14SE]

Victory for the World Church Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1204 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Abedin, Huma: condemn remarks by Members of Congress alleging use of position at Dept. of State to influence U.S. foreign policy relative to Muslim Brotherhood (organization), H5075 [19JY], H5196 [24JY]

Addison, TX: tribute to Christian Faith World Ministries Church, E1672 [28SE]

Afghanistan: U.S. policy, H5849–H5851 [11SE]

——— violence against Armed Forces resulting from burning of the Koran, H956 [27FE], H973 [28FE], H1118 [1MR]

Ahmad, Masroor: welcome to Washington, DC, and commend promotion of peace and justice and counseling of Ahmadi Muslims to avoid violence, even in the face of persecution (H. Res. 709), H4078 [27JN]

Alexandria, VA: Days of Remembrance observance, E550 [17AP]

Alton, IL: anniversary of Union Baptist Church, E775 [10MY]

Altoona, PA: anniversary of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, E1596 [21SE]

Ambul, Maria: American Heritage Girl (organization) Stars and Stripes Award recipient, E1 [6JA]

Anniston, AL: anniversary of Parker Memorial Baptist Church, E921 [31MY]

Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ, E845 [18MY]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 55), H5552 [1AU]

——— provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), Senate amendment, H5335, H5416–H5432 [31JY]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains, H2791 [16MY], H2836 [17MY]

Arverne, NY: anniversary of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, E792 [15MY]

Bensenville, IL: anniversary of Zion-Concord Lutheran School, E1485 [12SE]

Boynton Beach, FL: anniversary of Temple Beth Kodesh, E160 [8FE]

Brentwood, NY: tribute to Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, E1677 [2OC]

Bristol, PA: anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, E1074 [19JN]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottam Mandir (Hindu temple), E1619 [21SE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E665 [26AP]

Buhler, KS: request to remove religious symbols from city seal, H6591 [4DE]

Bullard, TX: tribute to Brook Hill School, E119 [2FE]

Catholic Press Month: observance, E209 [16FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 523), H122 [24JA], H225 [1FE]

Chabad of the Valley (organization): tribute, H5697 [2AU]

Charles City, VA: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church, E930 [31MY]

Cherry Hill, NJ: anniversary of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, E1753 [14NO]

China: eliminate U.S. assistance, H2807–H2810 [16MY]

——— human rights violations, H1172 [6MR]

Christian Harmonizers (musical group): tribute, E1706 [16OC]

Christian Volunteer Services (organization): tribute, E1717 [23OC]

Christmas Day: observance, E1974 [19DE]

Cincinnati, OH: anniversary of Old St. Mary’s Church, E1355 [31JY]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, E1794 [16NO]

——— anniversary of First Cleveland Mosque, E1538 [14SE]

——— anniversary of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, E1792 [16NO]

——— tribute to Czech Catholics of Greater Cleveland Feast of St. Wenceslaus, E1566 [19SE]

——— tribute to reopening of St. Emeric Church, E1741 [13NO]

——— tribute to St. Barbara Church, E1307 [24JY]

——— tribute to St. Colman Catholic Church, E1795 [16NO]

——— tribute to St. Patrick Church, E1309 [24JY]

Cleveland Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, E1530 [14SE]

Collinsville, IL: anniversary of Wilkerson Chapel, E982 [5JN]

Committee on Homeland Security (House): radicalization in the American Muslim community hearings, E1254 [17JY]

Congressional Black Caucus: tribute to Faith Forum, H3279 [31MY]

Constitution—U.S.: history and explanation of ‘‘separation of church and State’’, H2640 [10MY]

Cope, Marianne: Catholic Church canonization (H. Res. 823), H6511 [29NO]

Council on American-Islamic Relations: tribute to Cleveland, OH, chapter, E547 [17AP]

Dallas, TX: anniversary of Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church, E60 [23JA]

——— anniversary of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, E1052 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to remove any portion of Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, CA, H4993, H4994 [18JY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H223 [1FE], H380, H385, H430, H436–H438 [2FE], H469 [3FE], H520, H549 [7FE], H578, H582, H584, H586, H589, H591, H592, H593, H623, H625–H629 [8FE], H644, H664 [9FE], H713, H722 [14FE], H737, H738 [15FE], H808, H815, H819 [16FE], H906, H929, H930 [17FE], H975, H1004, H1013 [28FE], H1028, H1029, H1030, H1031, H1091 [29FE], H1132 [1MR], H1270 [7MR], H1298, H1300 [8MR], H1537 [22MR], H5624–H5626 [1AU], E129 [3FE], E209 [16FE], E305 [1MR], E341 [8MR]

——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction, H4732 [10JY]

——— lawsuits by Catholic organizations relative to mandate to provide insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, E946 [1JN]

Dept. of Justice: decision not to prosecute certain U.S. Muslim organizations possibly related to terrorism, H5700–H5702 [2AU]

——— prohibit funding for programs or activities that involve racial, ethnic, or religious profiling by any law enforcement organization, H2532–H2535 [9MY]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), E1989 [21DE]

——— establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (H.R. 3795), H45 [18JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect freedom of speech of veterans service organizations participating in funerals or memorial services at veterans’ cemeteries, H3343 [31MY]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Third New Hope Baptist Church, E434 [22MR]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (H. Res. 785), H6158 [20SE]

Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (H.R. 1462), H4914 [18JY]

District of Columbia: tribute to Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference and Rally, E1219 [10JY]

Domestic policy: role of tenets of faith in establishing policies to provide social services and welfare programs, H224 [1FE]

Easter: observance, H1796 [29MR]

Egypt: condemn attack on U.S. Embassy and express support for personnel and staff, H6056 [14SE]

——— U.S. policy, H5850 [11SE]

FBI: national security impact of efforts to combat anti-Muslim rhetoric, H2641–H2643 [10MY]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries, H6712 [12DE]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to countries that support radical Muslim fundamentalism, H6258 [21SE]

——— prohibit funding for assistance to certain entities whose policies call for the destruction of Israel, H5029 [19JY]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H1525–H1530 [22MR]

——— political correctness as a potential threat to national security, H2639–H2643 [10MY]

Fort Hood, TX: recognize 2009 attack as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad (H. Res. 495), H2642 [10MY]

Fort Worth, TX: tribute to Congregation Ahavath Sholom, E1823 [28NO]

Franklin Township, NJ: tribute to Jain Center of New Jersey temple construction, E1203 [9JY]

Freedom of religion: ensure, H962–H964 [27FE]

——— reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully (H. Res. 789), E1567 [19SE]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, E626 [24AP]

Garfield, NJ: anniversary of Calvary Baptist Church, E860 [18MY]

Gary, IN: anniversary of St. Joseph the Worker Croatian Catholic Church, E1802 [27NO]

Gary Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, E1637 [21SE]

Gastonia, NC: anniversary of First Wesleyan Christian School, E378 [19MR]

Gingrich, Newt: characterization of remarks on insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services relative to health policies of the Obama administration, H808 [16FE]

Grapevine, TX: anniversary of Unity Church in Grapevine, E1472 [11SE]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary, E583 [19AP], E670 [26AP]

Hadassah of Greater Baltimore (organization): anniversary, E242 [27FE]

Hampton, VA: anniversary of West End Baptist Church, E1441 [3AU]

Hampton Bays, NY: anniversary of Church of St. Mary, E637 [24AP]

Hand in Hand (organization): tribute, E975 [5JN]

Hartford Music Co.: anniversary of ‘‘I’ll Fly Away’’, H6809 [17DE]

Hazleton, PA: anniversary of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1666 [28SE]

Herrin, IL: anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, E563 [17AP]

Hillsides Organization: anniversary, E1276 [18JY]

Hinsdale, IL: anniversary of Zion Lutheran Church, E1485 [12SE]

Huron, OH: anniversary of Christ Episcopal Church, E1392 [2AU]

——— anniversary of Macedonia Baptist Church, E1444 [3AU]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), H5814–H5817 [11SE], E1507, E1511, E1520 [13SE]

Indian Rocks Beach, FL: anniversary of Calvary Episcopal Church, E482 [29MR]

Intelligence services: protect the civil liberties of ethnic and religious minorities, H3302–H3305 [31MY]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (H. Res. 556), H1028, H1087–H1091 [29FE], H4709 [10JY], E294, E297 [1MR]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 134), H7500–H7503 [31DE], H7560 [1JA]

——— conviction and release of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, H5869 [12SE]

Israel: U.S. policy, H5850 [11SE]

Jackson, TN: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church installation of new pastor, E915 [31MY]

Japanese American Citizens League: tribute to Sacramento, CA, chapter community awards dinner honorees, E1783 [16NO]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3256–H3261 [30MY], E777 [10MY], E796 [15MY], E915 [31MY], E978 [5JN], E1003 [6JN]

Joplin, MO: anniversary of Grace Apostolic Church, E1002 [6JN]

Kinard & Myles True Gospel Productions, Inc.: tribute, E1713 [19OC]

La Roche College: anniversary, H6670 [5DE]

Lakeland College: anniversary, E1122 [21JN]

Lakewood, OH: reopening of St. James Church, E1325 [25JY], E1747 [13NO]

Lambert, MS: tribute to Delta Big Four (musical group), E1843 [29NO]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Second Baptist Church, E371 [16MR]

Lee, Carmen A.: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1641 [21SE]

Leonardtown, MD: anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, E1112 [21JN]

Lisle, IL: anniversary of Benet Academy, E30 [18JA]

Magnolia Park, TX: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church recipient of an official Texas Historical Marker, E193 [15FE]

Malvern, PA: anniversary of Malvern Retreat House, E1279 [18JY]

——— tribute to L.J. Ferdinand Hazleton Group of the Men of Malvern, E1279 [18JY]

Maple Heights, OH: tribute to St. Martin of Tours School, E1000 [6JN]

Marymount Manhattan College: anniversary, E734 [8MY]

McKinney, TX: anniversary of McKinney Christian Academy, E293 [1MR]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Beth David Congregation, H1420 [20MR]

——— anniversary of Temple Israel, E840 [17MY]

Michigan City, IN: anniversary of St. Luke United Lutheran Church, E848 [18MY]

Midland, TX: tribute to Midland Christian School football team, E59 [23JA]

Milton, FL: anniversary of Milton First Assembly of God, E1727 [26OC]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, E1776 [15NO]

Monuments and memorials: ensure that memorials commemorating the service of the U.S. Armed Forces may contain religious symbols (H.R. 290), H132–H134 [24JA], E108 [1FE]

Moore, Jacob: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E1753 [14NO]

Murfreesboro, TN: community opposition to construction of Murfreesboro Islamic Center, E947 [1JN]

Nation of Islam (organization): reopening of Salaam Restaurant in Chicago, IL, E1369 [1AU]

National Day of Prayer: observance, H2146 [26AP], H2253 [27AP]

New York, NY: anniversary of Regis High School Recruiting Excellence in Academics for Catholic High Schools (REACH) program, E330 [7MR]

——— anniversary of United Palace Cathedral, E1840 [29NO]

Newport News, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church Denbigh, E1604 [21SE]

——— anniversary of Wesley Grove United Church of Christ, E1435 [3AU]

News media: allegations of media bias in coverage of religious issues, H3409 [5JN]

Nigeria: condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization) attacks against Christians, H5208 [25JY], E1234 [11JY]

Oak Creek, WI: condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings, E1490 [12SE], E1518 [13SE]

——— condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Res. 775), H5973 [13SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to influence of Islamic organizations, H5196–H5198 [24JY], H5323–H5325 [26JY]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H1539 [22MR], H4678–H4681 [9JY], H5873 [12SE], H6054–H6058 [14SE]

——— remarks at National Prayer Breakfast stating policies are grounded in Christian faith, H464 [3FE]

Orange, CA: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, E914 [31MY]

Orange, CT: anniversary of Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven, E779 [11MY]

Ozark Christian College: anniversary, E990 [6JN]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, E1150 [27JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, H1221 [7MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (H.R. 1179), H430 [2FE], H887–H894 [16FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, E1243 [12JY]

Porter Ranch, CA: anniversary of Shepherd of the Hills Church, E1810 [27NO]

Portsmouth, VA: anniversary of Trinity Episcopal Church, E1119 [21JN]

Prayer: importance, H7356 [19DE]

Priests for Life (organization): anniversary, H5623–H5626 [1AU], E1425 [3AU]

Raleigh, NC: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E313 [5MR]

Rambo, Buck: Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1989 [21DE]

Randolph, NJ: anniversary of St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, E578 [18AP]

Raritan, NJ: anniversary of St. Joseph’s Slovak Catholic Church, E1472 [11SE]

Rockaway Township, NJ: anniversary of Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey, E1986 [21DE]

——— anniversary of White Meadow Temple, E1481 [11SE]

Rolling Fork, MS: anniversary of Mount Herald Missionary Baptist Church, E524 [16AP]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, E1033 [8JN]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary of West End Church of God in Christ, E1685 [5OC]

San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of St. Bernardine Parish, E674 [26AP]

San Juan Bautista, CA: anniversary of San Juan Bautista Old Mission Church, E1105 [21JN]

San Mateo, CA: tribute to Holy Angels Elementary School class of 1969, E1740 [13NO]

Santa Fe, NM: anniversary of Scottish Rite Cathedral, E1068 [19JN]

Sewell, Dan: Fairview Park, OH, Community Council Fairview Park Citizen of the Year award recipient, E731 [8MY]

Shear, David B.: call for removal as Ambassador to Vietnam, E1212 [9JY], E1409 [3AU]

Sisters of Loretto (organization): anniversary, E94 [31JA], E545 [17AP]

Southfield, MI: anniversary of St. David’s Episcopal Church, E355 [8MR]

St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, E194 [15FE]

St. Mary’s College of California: anniversary, E1583 [21SE]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Pilgrim Baptist Church, E1300 [23JY]

——— tribute to Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Presbyterian Homes and Services Carondelet Village, E1495 [12SE]

St. Thomas, VI: anniversary of New Herrnhut Moravian Church, E1930 [13DE]

Stockton Gurdwara Sahib (organization): anniversary, E1792 [16NO]

Streamwood, IL: anniversary of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, E204 [15FE]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, E291 [1MR]

Taunton, MA: anniversary of Agudath Achim and Jewish Community House, E919 [31MY]

Taylor, PA: anniversary of St. George’s Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, E325 [7MR]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, E852 [18MY]

Toledo, OH: tribute to Heroes of Compassion honorees, E995 [6JN]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of Marah Christian Counseling Center, E360 [9MR]

Violence Against Women Act: prohibit funding for religious organizations to discriminate in hiring practices, H2736 [16MY]

Virginia Beach, VA: anniversary of Congregation Beth Chaverim, E1194 [29JN]

West Melbourne, FL: tribute to Palm Bay Christmas Extravaganza, E1890 [7DE]

West Monroe, LA: anniversary of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, E1318 [25JY]

Williams-Skinner, Barbara: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1060 [18JN]

Wilmette, IL: anniversary of Baha’i House of Worship, E665 [26AP]

Women: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (H. Res. 689), H4161 [28JN], H4709 [10JY]

Woonsocket, RI: request to remove religious symbols from Woonsocket Fire Dept., memorial and website, H2192 [26AP]

WVOW–Radio (Logan, WV): anniversary, E1490 [12SE]

WXRT–Radio (Chicago, IL): anniversary, H119 [24JA]

Remarks in Senate

Abedin, Huma: condemn remarks by Members of Congress alleging use of position at Dept. of State to influence U.S. foreign policy relative to Muslim Brotherhood (organization), S5106 [18JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), S5105, S5154–S5167 [18JY], S5203 [19JY]

——— provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 55), S5824 [1AU]

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of Holy Rosary Church, S7456 [5DE]

Brentwood, NY: tribute to Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, S5965 [2AU]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S37 [23JA]

——— recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 364), S222 [31JA]

Cleveland Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, S6532 [20SE]

Cope, Marianne: Catholic Church canonization, S6539 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, S316 [2FE], S330 [6FE], S370, S372–S374, S376–S379, S381 [7FE], S398–S400, S412, S413, S485, S489 [9FE], S549, S559 [13FE], S818 [16FE], S880, S882–S885, S898–S900 [17FE]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), S13 [23JA]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against religious minorities, S7694 [10DE]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (S. Res. 557), S6472 [19SE]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 448), S6676 [21SE]

Immigration: permanently reauthorize the EB–5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program (S. 3245), S3636 [24MY], S6007 [2AU], S6334 [13SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S2276 [29MR]

——— conviction and release of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, S6619 [21SE]

Jackson, MI: anniversary of Temple Beth Israel, S2540 [19AP]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, S3626 [24MY]

Leonardtown, MD: anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, S3171 [15MY]

Luter, Fred, Jr.: tribute to election as the first African-American President of the Southern Baptist Convention, S4769 [29JN]

——— tribute to election as the first African-American President of the Southern Baptist Convention (S. Res. 518), S7308 [30NO]

Obama, President: address made at the congressional National Prayer Breakfast, S315 [2FE]

——— evaluation of administration, S880–S882 [17FE]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S6480 [20SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1077–S1082 [28FE], S1104–S1110, S1112, S1113, S1115–S1129, S1132–S1139, S1141, S1156 [29FE], S1159–S1173 [1MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (S. 1467), S330 [6FE], S550 [13FE], S2162 [28MR]

Plymouth, NC: anniversary of Grace Episcopal Church, S2029 [26MR]

Portland, OR: anniversary of First African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, S2164 [28MR]

Reno, NV: anniversary of the Temple Sinai, S2386 [17AP]

Roman, Agustin: tribute (S. Res. 443), S2886 [26AP]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, S1144 [29FE]

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (S. Res. 606), S7309 [30NO]

Southfield, MI: anniversary of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, S6734 [13NO]

Stockton, CA: anniversary of Stockton Gurdwara (Sikh Temple), S7343 [3DE]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (S. 3532), S6272 [12SE]

Tekakwitha, Kateri: Catholic Church canonization, S6539 [20SE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (S. Res. 356), S167 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR], S2652 [24AP]

World Peace Corps Mission: tribute to efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients (S. Res. 614), S7989 [12DE]

Reports filed

Commend European Countries That Passed Laws for the Restitution of, or Compensation for, Property Illegally Confiscated by Nazi or Communist Regimes: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 516), S6451 [19SE]

Condemn Iran for Continued Persecution, Imprisonment, and Sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the Charge of Apostasy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 385), S4366 [20JN]

Condemn Persecution of Baha’is and Continued Violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, Impose Sanctions for Violations, Call for Release of Religious Prisoners in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 80), S2166 [28MR]

Support People of Tibet, Call on China To Allow Free Practice of Religion and Release Political Prisoners, and Congratulate Tibetans Living in Exile for Holding Democratic Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 356), S2166 [28MR]

Statements

Congregation Beth Chaverim, Virginia Beach, VA, Anniversary: Israel Zoberman, E1194 [29JN]

Religious Freedom in Vietnam: Vietnamese Embassy in the U.S., H5840–H5842 [11SE]

Tables

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, S5166 [18JY]

Testimonies

American Muslim Response to Hearings on Radicalization Within Their Community: Qanta A.A. Ahmed, E1255–E1258 [17JY]

Rights of Conscience Protection Relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Requirements for Coverage of Specific Items and Services: Sandra Fluke, Georgetown University Law Students for Reproductive Justice, S1135 [29FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 134, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H7500 [31DE]

H. Res. 556, condemn Iran for continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, H1087 [29FE]

H. Res. 775, condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5973 [13SE]

H.R. 290, War Memorial Protection Act, H132 [24JA]

H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, H5416–H5428 [31JY]

S. 3245, EB–5 Regional Center Program, E-Verify Program, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J–1 Visa Waiver Program permanent reauthorization, S3636 [24MY], H5814 [11SE]

S. 3532, Church Plan Clarification Act, S6272 [12SE]

S. Con. Res. 55, correction in enrollment of H.R. 1627, Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, S5824, S5884 [1AU], H5552 [1AU]

S. Res. 80, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S2276 [29MR]

S. Res. 356, support people of Tibet, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections, S166 [30JA], S2276, S2277 [29MR]

S. Res. 364, recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S215, S224 [31JA]

S. Res. 385, condemn Iran for continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, S1205 [1MR]

S. Res. 392, end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties in Turkey, S1543 [8MR]

S. Res. 443, tribute to Agustin Roman, S2832, S2887 [26AP]

S. Res. 448, Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., anniversary, S3046 [9MY], S6676 [21SE]

S. Res. 505, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and Benjamin A. Gilman recipients of the World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize, S4638 [26JN]

S. Res. 515, honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters, S4727 [28JN]

S. Res. 516, commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws, S4775 [29JN]

S. Res. 518, tribute to election of Fred Luter, Jr., as the first African-American President of the Southern Baptist Convention, S4777 [29JN], S7308 [30NO]

S. Res. 557, tribute to Lodi G. Gyari, S6345 [13SE], S6472 [19SE]

S. Res. 592, recognize the Hindu holiday of Diwali, S6801 [14NO]

S. Res. 606, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth anniversary, S7305, S7309 [30NO]

S. Res. 614, tribute to World Peace Corps Mission efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients, S7982, S7989 [12DE]

Transcripts

National Prayer Breakfast, S1922–S1928 [21MR]