RELIGION see also Churches and Synagogues

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Mohammad A. Ghani, President of Afghanistan, H1904–H1908 [25MR]

——— Pope Francis, H6192–H6194 [24SE]

Pursuit of Freedom and Democracy in Iran: Maryam Rajavi, National Council of Resistance of Iran, E1024–E1026 [9JY]

Veterans Day: Israel Zoberman, E1694 [2DE]

Amendments

District of Columbia: disapprove law on reproductive health non-discrimination (H.J. Res. 43), consideration (H. Res. 231), H2683 [30AP]

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. 148), S8828, S8831 [17DE]

Israel: express solidarity with people, condemn Palestinian terrorist attacks, support right to self-defense, call for a stop to violence by Palestinians and an end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict (S. Res. 302), S7938, S7955, S7956 [10NO]

U.N.: condemn sexual violence against women and children of religious minorities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and support international prosecution of such crimes (S. Res. 310), S8727, S8732 [16DE]

Announcements

Joint meeting of Congress for address by Pope Francis, H6191 [24SE]

Appointments

Committee to escort Pope Francis into the House Chamber, H6191 [24SE]

Articles and editorials

Al Jazeera’s Banned ‘Islamist,’ ‘Jihad,’ ‘Terrorist’ From Airwaves, H671 [2FE]

Clues on Twitter Show Ties Between Texas Gunman and ISIS Network, S2824 [13MY]

Disagreement Is Not Discrimination, H2737 [30AP]

Fear in the Driver’s Seat, S8788 [17DE]

Gay Rights, Religious Freedom and the Law, S2422 [27AP]

How One Government Is Taking Drastic Measures To Save Kids From Islamic Extremist Brainwashing, H1280 [26FE]

Iraq Declines Offer of U.S. Helicopters for Fight Against ISIS, Pentagon Chief Says, S8745 [17DE]

Islamic State Fight May Take ‘Generation or More’—US Envoy, H3907 [4JN]

Islamic State Is Likely To Use the Tactics That Worked in Ramadi, E823 [2JN]

Islamic State Tightens Grip on Libyan Stronghold of Sirte, S8743 [17DE]

Manhattan Hardware Store Welcomes Refugees as Governors Vow To Shut Them Out, S8189 [30NO]

Meet the Nuns Who Are Preparing Their West Ridge Home To Take in Syrian Refugees, S8294 [2DE]

Pastor John Wood—Best Leaders Are Servants, E61 [13JA]

Scores of Syrian Christians Kidnapped by Islamic State, S1093 [25FE]

Today’s Syrian Refugees Are Yesterday’s Irish, S8736 [17DE]

U.S. Embracing a New Approach on Battling ISIS in Iraq, H4028 [10JN]

U.S. General Says the Number of Afghan IS Loyalists Growing, S8743 [17DE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: condemn policy advising the observance of cultural and religious practices in Afghanistan that allow sexual abuse and reinstate Charles Martland as a member of the Army (see H. Res. 451), H6749 [30SE]

——— ensure every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain’s own conscience (see H.R. 148), H41 [6JA]

——— require congressional approval prior to changes in oaths for military enlistment, uniformed services appointments, or appointment as a cadet or midshipman at military service academy (see H.R. 1425), H1768 [18MR]

Bangladesh: protect human rights, strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law, and prevent growth of extremist groups (see H. Res. 396), H5769 [29JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: designate Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation (see H. Res. 477), H6974 [9OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use for official congressional events surrounding visit of Pope Francis (see H. Con. Res. 42), H2474 [27AP] (see H. Con. Res. 43), H2498 [28AP]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 51), S590 [28JA] (see H. Res. 35), H406 [14JA]

China: call for an end to forced organ harvesting, investigate organ transplant abuses, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and respond to state-sanctioned organ harvesting from non-consenting prisoners of conscience (see H. Res. 343), H4771 [25JN]

Christmas Day: express that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas (see H. Res. 564), H9306 [11DE]

Citizenship: clarify that oath of allegiance administered in naturalization process may not be altered (see H.R. 3296), H5763 [29JY]

Dalai Lama: tribute (see S. Res. 200), S4104 [11JN]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to health agencies and community and faith-based organizations for HIV/AIDS education, outreach, research and testing activities in minority communities (see H.R. 3396), H5767 [29JY]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 391), H405 [14JA]

——— submit to Congress a report on designation of Muslim Brotherhood (organization) as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 2230), S7722 [3NO] (see H.R. 3892), H7623 [3NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit interments, funerals, memorial services, and ceremonies of deceased veterans at cemeteries during certain weekends if requested for religious reasons (see H.R. 3715), H6935 [8OC]

Discrimination: honor victims of hate crimes of Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment in the aftermath of 9/11, where individuals were targeted by violence and hatred because they were Muslim or perceived to be Muslim (see H. Res. 413), H5866 [9SE]

District of Columbia: disapprove law on reproductive health non-discrimination (see S.J. Res. 10), S1629 [18MR] (see H.J. Res. 43), H2153 [13AP]

——— disapprove law on reproductive health non-discrimination (H.J. Res. 43), consideration (see H. Res. 231), H2652 [29AP]

——— disapprove law repealing exemption allowing religiously affiliated educational institutions to discriminate against gay and lesbian student groups (see S.J. Res. 11), S1629 [18MR] (see H.J. Res. 44), H2210 [14AP]

Diversity: designate a national day of celebration for the diversity of the U.S. (see H. Res. 204), H2269 [15AP]

Europe: encourage cooperation between European governments, European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and law enforcement with Jewish community groups to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 354), H5029 [9JY]

——— express concern regarding anti-Semitism and encourage greater cooperation with European governments, European Union, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (see S. Res. 87), S1118 [25FE] (see H. Res. 130), H1500 [27FE]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 1598), S4250 [17JN] (see H.R. 2802), H4490 [17JN]

——— prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (H.R. 2802), call for committee and floor consideration (see H. Res. 399), H5769 [29JY]

FEMA: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (see H.R. 3066), H5235 [15JY]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy laws (see H. Res. 290), H3757 [2JN]

——— call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms worldwide (see S. Res. 69), S833 [5FE] (see H. Res. 105), H982 [11FE]

——— express policy relative to, and strengthen advocacy on behalf of, freedom of religion or belief abroad and individuals persecuted in foreign countries due to religious belief (see H.R. 1323), H1613 [4MR]

——— improve U.S. ability to advance religious freedom globally through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, and foreign assistance and through stronger responses to violations and extremism (see H.R. 1150), H1498 [27FE]

——— protect and promote international religious freedom (see S. 1860), S5526 [23JY] (see H.R. 3194), H5466 [23JY]

——— reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully (see H. Res. 514), H7742 [4NO]

FTC: prohibit, as an unfair and deceptive act or practice, commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy (see H.R. 2450), H3388 [19MY]

Genocide: recognize that Christians and Yazidis in certain countries are targets of genocide and provide expedited processing of immigrant and refugee visas for such individuals (see H.R. 3942), H8150 [5NO] (see H.R. 4017), H8240 [16NO]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 3), H42 [6JA]

Health: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see S. 1919), S6296 [4AU] (see H.R. 940), H1034 [12FE]

Hesburgh, Theodore M.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 9), S1303 [4MR] (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1614 [4MR]

Hinduism: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring the holiday of Diwali (see S. Res. 113), S1891 [25MR] (see H. Res. 32), H406 [14JA]

Human rights: express that those who commit or support targeted atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities are committing ‘‘war crimes’’, ‘‘crimes against humanity’’, and ‘‘genocide’’ (see H. Con. Res. 75), H5865 [9SE]

Immigration: permanently authorize the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program (see S. 1339), S2933 [14MY]

——— provide for admission to the U.S. of certain Tibetans (see H.R. 2679), H3914 [4JN]

——— repeal sunset of the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program (see H.R. 3631), H6306 [28SE]

——— require country of origin of certain special immigrant religious workers to extend reciprocal treatment to U.S. nationals (see H.R. 899), H981 [11FE]

Iran: call for release of detained U.S. citizens (see S. Con. Res. 16), S2730 [7MY]

——— call for release of Saeed Abedini and others detained due to their religious beliefs (see H. Res. 111), H1069 [13FE]

——— 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 (see S. Res. 148), S2400 [23AP] (see H. Res. 220), H2465 [23AP]

——— observe Nowruz, the Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 156), H1769 [18MR]

IRS: prohibit asking taxpayers questions relative to religious, political, or social beliefs (see H.R. 1059), H1163 [25FE]

Islam: condemn violence, bigotry, and hateful rhetoric towards Muslim Americans and express condolences to victims of hate crimes (see H. Res. 569), H9691 [17DE]

Israel: express solidarity with people, condemn Palestinian terrorist attacks, and recertify that U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority is conditioned upon recognition of Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 485), H7089 [21OC]

——— express solidarity with people, condemn Palestinian terrorist attacks, support right to self-defense, call for a stop to violence by Palestinians and an end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict (see S. Res. 302), S7722 [3NO]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 174), S2730 [7MY]

Jews: call for appropriate observation of significant anniversaries for the Jewish people by the U.S. Administration and diplomatic representatives (see H. Res. 57), H639 [27JA]

Medicaid: encourage States to adopt administrative procedures relative to nonmedical exemptions from immunization requirements (see S. 1921), S6296 [4AU]

Middle East: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit the free expression and practice of faith by these minorities (see H. Res. 139), H1566 [3MR]

——— express that Christians are victims of genocide and offer those fleeing genocide priority in receiving refugee status and being admitted into the U.S. (see H. Res. 459), H6788 [1OC]

——— support efforts to encourage cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians and condemn anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incitement within the Palestinian Authority (see H. Res. 293), H3878 [3JN]

Ottawa University: anniversary (see H. Res. 478), H6974 [9OC]

Pope Francis: commend efforts in securing release of Alan P. Gross from Cuba as a political prisoner and encouraging improved relations between the U.S. and Cuba (see S. Res. 26), S201 [13JA]

——— congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 15), H43 [6JA]

——— support encyclical on global warming and climate change (see S. Res. 244), S6381 [5AU]

Public welfare programs: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see S. 667), S1303 [4MR] (see H.R. 1299), H1612 [4MR]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 324), H4491 [17JN]

Refugees: commend Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon for assisting refugees fleeing Syria, recognize the strain of providing such assistance, and express sympathy to refugees for loss of life and displacement (see H. Res. 509), H7389 [2NO]

——— condemn persecution and threats to ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq and Syria, call for protection and assistance for such persons, and document and respond to human rights abuses (see H. Res. 440), H6227 [24SE]

——— express that Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) is committing genocide against ethnic and religious minorities and increase and prioritize U.S. admission of refugees facing genocide (see H. Res. 435), H6227 [24SE]

——— recognize need for international assistance, commend resettlement efforts of foreign countries, and support increased admission into the U.S. relative to refugees seeking asylum from violence in Syria (see S. Res. 268), S6938 [24SE]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2723), H4136 [10JN]

Sikhism: honor celebration of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 192), H2153 [13AP]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (see S. 2308), S8159 [19NO] (see H.R. 4085), H8410 [19NO]

——— establish Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 2377), H3252 [15MY]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 1752), H2152 [13AP]

——— permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 153), H41 [6JA]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 352), S736 [3FE] (see H.R. 631), H667 [30JA] (see H.R. 2061), H2497 [28AP]

U.N.: condemn sexual violence against women and children of religious minorities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and support international prosecution of such crimes (see S. Res. 310), S7860 [9NO] (see H. Res. 447), H6705 [29SE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see S. 1798), S5170 [16JY] (see S. 2078, 2079), S6938 [24SE] (see H.R. 2037), H2474 [27AP]

World War II: commemorate anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp, remember Holocaust victims, and support educational efforts on the Holocaust and prevention of future genocide (see H. Res. 49), H582 [26JA]

Documents

Mayflower Compact, H5457 [23JY]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Kathryn Carrabine, E420 [25MR]

What Does Freedom Mean to My Family? Amari Williams, S3308 [22MY]

Excerpts

‘‘Holy Bible’’ (Psalm 121), H2491 [28AP]

‘‘Holy Bible’’ (Romans), H4646 [24JN]

Hymns

‘‘Abide With Me,’’ Henry Francis Lyte, S8694 [16DE]

Letters

Call for an end to the persecution of the Rohingya people in Burma and respect of internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups: Representatives McGovern and Pitts, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, E575 [23AP]

Condemn sexual violence against women and children of religious minorities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and support international prosecution of such crimes: Julia Frifield, Dept. of State, S8731 [16DE]

——— several Senators, S8731 [16DE]

District of Columbia Council proposed legislation on reproductive health non-discrimination and other matters: Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington, DC, H2730 [30AP]

——— Vincent C. Gray, H2729, H2730 [30AP]

District of Columbia law on reproductive health non-discrimination disapproval: Douglas D. Johnson and Susan T. Muskett, National Right to Life Committee, Inc., H2733 [30AP]

——— John Garvey, Catholic University of America, H2733 [30AP]

——— Maggie Garrett and Elise Helgesen Aguilar, Americans United for Separation of Church and State (organization), H2736 [30AP]

——— several college professors, H2733 [30AP]

——— several religious and civil rights organizations, H2737 [30AP]

——— several religious leaders, H2734 [30AP]

——— Thomas W. Burnford, Archdiocese of Washington, H2733 [30AP]

Global warming: several evangelical scientists and academics, S684 [2FE]

1000+ rabbis in support of welcoming Syrian refugees: HIAS.org (Internet site), S8295 [2DE]

Rabbinic letter on global warming and climate change: several rabbis, E927 [18JN]

Wehadkee Missionary Baptist Church, Roanoke, AL, anniversary: President Obama, E1446 [7OC]

Lists

Houston, TX, community meeting participants, H9313 [15DE]

Radical Islamic terrorist attacks and plots in the U.S. since September 11, 2011, S8128–S8130 [19NO]

Victims of Fort Pierce, FL, Independent Haitian Assembly of God bus accident, H2131 [13AP]

Press releases

Parliamentarians Call on ASEAN Leaders To Address the Rohingya Crisis and the Escalating Risk of Atrocity Crimes in Myanmar: ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (organization), E576 [23AP]

Proclamations

George W. Moore U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E348 [17MR]

Inman First Baptist Church, Inman, SC, Anniversary: Representative Gowdy, E586 [27AP]

Minister Edward L. Keyton Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E351 [17MR], E458 [13AP]

Pastor McKenzie Jones Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1310 [17SE]

Pastor Ulysses Ponder Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E734 [18MY]

Reverend Niolene A. Durham Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E735 [18MY]

White’s Chapel United Methodist Church Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E347 [17MR]

Remarks in House

Albany, GA: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church, E1471 [9OC]

Albertus Magnus College: anniversary, E1418 [2OC]

Alexandria, VA: anniversary of Ebenezer Baptist Church, E503 [15AP]

Ann Arbor, MI: anniversary of Second Baptist Church, E1004 [7JY]

Anniston, AL: anniversary of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, E1437 [6OC]

Anti-Semitism: condemn, H656 [28JA], H4588 [23JN], H5457 [23JY], E519 [16AP]

Armed Forces: require congressional approval prior to changes in oaths for military enlistment, uniformed services appointments, or appointment as a cadet or midshipman at military service academy (H.R. 1425), H1730 [18MR]

Army: anniversary of Chaplain Corps, H5472 [27JY], H5606, H5609 [29JY], E1184 [29JY]

Aurora, IL: anniversary of Gayles Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, E1243 [9SE]

Bangladesh: protect human rights, strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law, and prevent growth of extremist groups (H. Res. 396), H5609 [29JY]

Bay City, MI: anniversary of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Bay City, E1114 [23JY]

Beltramo, Margaret: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E1334 [22SE]

Bensalem Township, PA: anniversary of Christian Life Center, E1623 [16NO]

Berkeley, CA: anniversary of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, E1226 [8SE]

Boonton Township, NJ: anniversary of Rockaway Valley Methodist Church, E1779 [11DE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: designate Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation (H. Res. 477), E1468 [9OC]

Bridgewater, VA: anniversary of Blue Ridge Christian School, E1310 [17SE]

Bryn Mawr, PA: anniversary of Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, E1145 [28JY]

Burlingame, CA: anniversary of Mercy High School Kohl Mansion, E13 [6JA]

Burma: call for an end to the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect of internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups, E575 [23AP]

Burton, MI: anniversary of Ebenezer Ministries, E1343 [24SE]

Campbell, William V.: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E1336 [22SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use for official congressional events surrounding visit of Pope Francis (H. Con. Res. 43), H2685 [30AP]

Cartersville, GA: tribute to Oakland Heights Baptist Church, H1169 [26FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, E115 [26JA]

Chabad Lubavitch (organization): anniversary of Chabad Lubavitch of Riverdale, E131 [28JA]

Chester, CT: anniversary of Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, E1407 [1OC]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Austin Peoples Action Center, E1397 [30SE]

——— anniversary of St. Bruno Catholic Church, E1380 [29SE]

——— anniversary of St. Daniel the Prophet School, E100 [22JA]

China: call for an end to forced organ harvesting, investigate organ transplant abuses, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and respond to state-sanctioned organ harvesting from non-consenting prisoners of conscience, E1768 [10DE]

Christians: global persecution, H1637 [16MR], H2494 [28AP]

Climate: release of rabbinic letter on global warming and climate change, E926 [18JN]

Coachella, CA: condemn firebombing of the Islamic Society of Coachella Valley, H9379 [17DE]

Columbus, GA: anniversary of First African Baptist Church, E1197 [31JY]

——— anniversary of Greater Beallwood Baptist Church, E1442 [7OC]

——— anniversary of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, E583 [23AP]

Corcoran, Kevin: Dept. for Persons With Disabilities (organization) Person of the Year award recipient, E215 [13FE]

Cusseta, GA: anniversary of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, E581 [23AP]

Cuthbert, GA: anniversary of Benevolence Missionary Baptist Church, E450 [13AP]

Dallas, TX: tribute to Progressive National Baptist Convention annual session, E1230 [8SE]

Dallas Christian College: anniversary, E1408 [1OC]

Danbury, CT: anniversary of New Hope Baptist Church, E794 [26MY]

Delta, AL: anniversary of Center West Missionary Baptist Church, E966 [24JN]

Dept. of Education: reaffirm right of students, teachers, and school administrators to free exercise of religion, H1292, H1293 [26FE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to law enforcement agencies that engage in discriminatory profiling based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin, H3738 [2JN]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding to enforce regulations governing the size of billboards for religious organizations and service clubs, H3986 [9JN]

Des Moines, IA: tribute to Beth El Jacob Synagogue, E862 [9JN]

DeSoto, MO: anniversary of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, E882 [11JN]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, E1041 [13JY]

——— disapprove law on reproductive health non-discrimination (H.J. Res. 43), H2727–H2742 [30AP], E658 [5MY]

——— disapprove law on reproductive health non-discrimination (H.J. Res. 43), consideration (H. Res. 231), H2671–H2684 [30AP]

——— opening of Simon Wisenthal Center Museum of Tolerance traveling exhibition on relationship between the Jewish people and the Holy Land, E1637 [17NO]

East Bend, NC: tribute to Christmas celebration, H9274 [11DE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H9266–H9268 [10DE]

Effingham, IL: anniversary of Centenary United Methodist Church, E1776 [11DE]

Egypt: religious persecution of Christians, H5177 [15JY], H5986 [16SE]

El Salvador: anniversary of kidnapping and murder of Catholic missionaries, H8867 [2DE]

Europe: encourage cooperation between European governments, European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and law enforcement with Jewish community groups to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (H. Res. 354), H7372–H7378 [2NO], E1576, E1577 [3NO]

——— express concern regarding anti-Semitism and encourage greater cooperation with European governments, European Union, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (H. Res. 130), E759 [20MY]

Eustis, FL: anniversary of Gethsemane Baptist Church, E412 [25MR]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage, H3555 [21MY], H7395 [3NO]

——— prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (H.R. 2802), H5181 [15JY]

FEMA: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (H.R. 3066), E1071 [15JY]

Flint, MI: anniversary of Macedonia Ministry Baptist Church, E770 [21MY]

——— anniversary of New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church, E1293 [16SE]

——— anniversary of Vermont Christian Church, E1379 [29SE]

Foreign aid: allegations that U.S. foreign assistance to countries is conditioned upon such countries’ implementing certain social policies, H4338 [12JN]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H398 [14JA], H671 [2FE], H839 [5FE], H1092 [24FE], H8146 [5NO], H9076 [8DE], H9202 [9DE], H9324–H9326 [15DE], H9687, H9689 [17DE]

——— assess status of the war on terrorism, H153 [8JA], H969 [11FE], H9678 [17DE]

——— commend strategy to combat threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H3319 [19MY]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H839–H843 [5FE]

——— develop strategy to combat threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H416 [20JA], H753 [3FE], H765 [4FE], H928, H962 [11FE], H4013 [10JN], H4399 [16JN], H4456–H4471 [17JN], H4537 [18JN], H4635 [24JN], H4780, H4781 [7JY], H4867 [8JY], H4969 [9JY], H5158 [14JY], H5585–H5587 [28JY], H6084 [17SE], H6715 [30SE], H7259 [28OC], H7632 [4NO], H8157, H8158, H8232–H8235 [16NO], H8251, H8252 [17NO], H8287, H8290, H8291, H8342, H8350–H8353 [18NO], H8366, H8401, H8403, H8405 [19NO], E201 [12FE], E823 [2JN]

Fort Bend, TX: tribute to Fort Bend Christian Academy baseball team, E932 [18JN]

Fort Pierce, FL: offer condolences to families of victims of bus accident involving Independent Haitian Assemby of God members, H2131 [13AP]

Franciscan Sisters of Mary: tribute, E401 [24MR]

Freedom of religion: express policy relative to, and strengthen advocacy on behalf of, freedom of religion or belief abroad and individuals persecuted in foreign countries due to religious belief, H1729 [18MR]

——— improve U.S. ability to advance religious freedom globally through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, and foreign assistance and through stronger responses to violations and extremism (H.R. 1150), H4971 [9JY], E1542 [27OC]

——— persecution of Christians and other religious minorities around the world, H5186 [15JY], H5454–H5458 [23JY], H5983 [16SE], E1125 [27JY]

——— reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully, H3555 [21MY], H7395 [3NO], H7634 [4NO]

——— reaffirm right of school personnel and students to free exercise of religion, H7628, H7638 [4NO]

Freedom Township, MI: anniversary of Bethel United Church of Christ, E1312 [17SE]

Gallatin, TN: anniversary of First Baptist Church, H2320 [21AP]

Garland, TX; tribute to Garland Police Dept., for response to shooting at Curtis Culwell Center, H2858 [12MY]

Gary, IN: anniversary of Christ Temple Church of Christ (Holiness) U.S.A., E327 [16MR]

——— tribute to opening of St. Timothy Community Church Reverend Dr. Robert E. Lowery Ministry Center, E167 [5FE]

Genocide: recognize that Christians and Yazidis in certain countries are targets of genocide and provide expedited processing of immigrant and refugee visas for such individuals, E1801 [16DE]

——— recognize that Christians and Yazidis in certain countries are targets of genocide and provide expedited processing of immigrant and refugee visas for such individuals (H.R. 3942), H7745 [5NO]

Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, H7635 [4NO]

Gilroy, CA: anniversary of St. Mary’s Parish, E1224 [8SE]

Global Sai Movement: anniversary, H589 [27JA]

Granite City, CA: tribute to Chabad Jewish Community Center of Placer County for completion of their Community Torah, E873 [10JN]

Greater Miami, FL, Jewish Federation: tribute to Kristallnacht Event, H7398 [3NO]

Greenville, MS: tribute to New Hope First Baptist Church, E687 [13MY]

Grenada, MS: tribute to Belle Flower Church, E421 [25MR]

Haledon, NJ: anniversary of Cedar Cliff United Methodist Church, E1716 [7DE]

Hinduism: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring the holiday of Diwali (H. Res. 32), E68 [14JA]

——— observance of the holiday of Diwali, H7400 [3NO]

Houston, TX: anniversary of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, E233 [24FE]

——— tribute to SpringSpirit Baseball, E880 [11JN]

Human rights: express that those who commit or support targeted atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities are committing ‘‘war crimes’’, ‘‘crimes against humanity’’, and ‘‘genocide’’ (H. Con. Res. 7, H9678 [17DE]

Imogene, IA: anniversary of St. Patrick Catholic Church, E976 [25JN]

India: anniversary of anti-Sikh massacre, E827 [3JN]

——— anniversary of Sikh massacre, E1624 [16NO]

——— call for full legal recognition of all religions, E1367 [28SE]

——— religious persecution of Christians, H538 [26JA]

Intelligence services: detect, deter, and degrade revenue sources of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H4412, H4413 [16JN]

Iran: anniversary of arrest and imprisonment of Baha’i religious leaders, E715 [14MY]

——— 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, E710 [14MY]

——— condition further bilateral negotiations on Iran’s ceasing support for terrorist organizations and release of political prisoners, H1575 [4MR]

——— history of Islamic regime’s actions against the U.S. and the West since 1979, H5823 [8SE]

Iraq: anniversary of chemical weapons attack on Halabja, Kurdistan, H1669 [17MR], E361 [18MR]

——— condition assistance on political inclusion of ethnic and sectarian minorities, H3175 [14MY]

Irvine, CA: tribute to Tarbut V’Torah Community Day School, E245 [25FE]

Islam: condemn anti-Muslim discrimination, harassment, and violence, H9312 [15DE]

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): religious persecution of Christians, H4583 [23JN]

Jackson, MS: tribute to St. Matthews M.B. Church, E817 [2JN]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, E664 [8MY]

Jonesboro, GA: anniversary of Shiloh Baptist Church, E1410 [1OC]

Kannapolis, NC: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Kannapolis, E1553 [28OC]

Lacroix, Gerald C.: Franco-American Centre Franco-American of the Year award recipient, H4446 [17JN]

Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice: tribute to Solidarity Sabbath, E759 [20MY]

Licking, MO: anniversary of Licking United Methodist Church, E948 [23JN]

Little Falls, NJ: anniversary of St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, E164 [4FE]

Littleton, NC: anniversary of Oak Grove Baptist Church, E1558 [28OC]

Longmeadow, MA: anniversary of First Church of Christ in Longmeadow, E1467 [9OC]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Second Baptist Church, E680 [12MY]

Lovettsville, VA: anniversary of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, E1614 [5NO]

Manchester, NH: anniversary of Holy Trinity Cathedral, E1494 [21OC]

Marks, MS: tribute to Greenhill Missionary Baptist Church, E816 [2JN]

Marshall, TX: tribute to Marshall Christian Academy boys’ basketball team, E690 [13MY]

Meire Grove, MN: anniversary of St. John’s-St. Andrew’s Catholic School, E757 [20MY]

Middle East: express that Christians are victims of genocide and offer those fleeing genocide priority in receiving refugee status and being admitted into the U.S. (H. Res. 459), H6781 [1OC]

——— religious persecution of Christians, H1176 [26FE]

——— religious persecution of Christians and Jews, H6303–H6305 [28SE]

——— support efforts to encourage cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians and condemn anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incitement within the Palestinian Authority (H. Res. 293), H7032 [21OC], H7360–H7363, H7376 [2NO], H7635 [4NO], E1576 [3NO]

Mike, Mary Jo: National Catholic Educational Association Principal of the Year award recipient, E599 [28AP]

Mineola, NY: tribute to National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education Good Deed Awards for Long Island Teenagers recipients, E769 [21MY]

Morality and ethics: global and historical importance of Christian values, H152 [8JA], H2301 [16AP]

——— historical importance of Christian values, H4645 [24JN], H9008 [3DE], H10700–H10703 [18DE]

Morrisville, PA: anniversary of St. John the Evangelist Parish, E832 [3JN]

Navy: anniversary of Chaplain Corps, E1797 [15DE]

Nicholson, PA: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E533 [21AP]

Norfolk, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, Berkley, E496 [15AP]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of Memorial Tabernacle Church, E1295 [16SE]

——— anniversary of Shiloh Church, E1230 [8SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H401 [14JA]

——— evaluation of strategy to combat threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H6123 [17SE], H6303–H6305 [28SE], H6798 [6OC], H8655, H8851 [1DE], H8872, H8873 [2DE], H9017 [7DE], H9029, H9035 [8DE], H9086, H9201 [9DE], H9210, H9212 [10DE], H9300–H9304 [11DE], E1767, E1770 [10DE]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H751 [3FE], H1091 [24FE], H1122, H1124 [25FE], H3304–H3307 [18MY], H3909–H3912 [4JN], H4170 [11JN]

Perkasie Borough, PA: anniversary of Community Christmas Tree Lighting, E1686 [1DE]

Perth Amboy, NJ: tribute to Cathedral International ‘‘Stop the Funeral Weekend‘‘, E925 [18JN]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Simpson House retirement community, E1599 [5NO]

——— tribute to Sts. John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School girls’ basketball team, E526 [16AP]

Pope Francis: address to Congress, H6231 [25SE], H6292 [28SE], H6311, H6314 [29SE]

——— release of encyclical on global warming and climate change, H4583 [23JN], H4619, H4622 [24JN]

——— U.S. visit, H5854 [9SE], H5879 [10SE], H5983 [16SE], H6122 [17SE], H6168 [18SE], E1349 [24SE], E1376 [28SE]

Public welfare programs: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services, H3555 [21MY]

Puerto Rico: anniversary of Congregación Mita Church, E1522 [23OC]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith, E928 [18JN]

Ramos, Jesús: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E1333 [22SE]

Redlands Christian Migrant Association: anniversary, E1516 [22OC]

Refugees: provide assistance to increasing number seeking asylum from violence in Syria and Iraq, H5870 [10SE], H6781 [1OC], H6800 [6OC], H8246 [17NO], H8287, H8342 [18NO], H9686 [17DE], E1505 [21OC], E1798 [15DE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6896 [8OC]

Reston, VA: anniversary of Heritage Fellowship Church, E1437 [6OC]

Richmond, VA: anniversary of 31st Street Baptist Church, E1805 [16DE]

Roanoke, AL: anniversary of Wehadkee Missionary Baptist Church, E1445 [7OC]

Rockaway, NJ: anniversary of Sacred Heart Elementary School, E417 [25MR]

Round Rock, TX: anniversary of Palm Valley Lutheran Church, E1608 [5NO]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, E1079 [16JY]

Salvation Army: anniversary, H4017 [10JN]

Samaritan’s Purse (organization): tribute to Operation Christmas Child, H8366 [19NO]

Savannah, GA: anniversary of Congregation Mickve Israel, E1153 [28JY]

——— grand opening of Congregation Mickve Israel Lawrence and Nancy Gutstein Museum, E1153 [28JY]

Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month: observance, H8253 [17NO]

Southampton, PA: anniversary of St. Bede the Venerable Church, E462 [13AP]

Spurger, TX: anniversary of Beech Creek Baptist Church, E1369 [28SE]

St. Cloud, MN: anniversary of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, E774 [21MY]

Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur, H923 [11FE]

Sugar Land, TX: anniversary of Sugar Creek Baptist Church, E696 [13MY]

Sumner, MS: tribute to Old Antioch Baptist Church, E818 [2JN]

Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP) (organization): anniversary, E844 [4JN]

Tallahassee, FL: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, H9092 [9DE]

Tampa, FL: anniversary of Beulah Baptist Institutional Church, E1226 [8SE]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans, E1831 [18DE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (H.R. 2061), H6275, H6276 [28SE]

Terrorism: condemn terrorist attacks on Christians and Jews by radical Islamists, H514–H517 [22JA], H656 [28JA], H751 [3FE], H1711 [17MR]

——— condemn terrorist attacks on Jews and Christians by radical Islamists, H8407 [19NO]

Texas: tribute to Galveston-Houston Archdiocese and Catholic Charities USA (organization) for good works and community service, E1349 [24SE]

Tigard, OR: tribute to Muslim Educational Trust Community Center, E1825 [18DE]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, E858 [9JN]

——— anniversary of Our Lady Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, E1351 [24SE]

Trump, Donald: call for end of Presidential candidacy, H9028 [8DE]

——— characterization of remarks relative to immigration, H9028, H9029 [8DE], H9203 [9DE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (S. 2078), H6808–H6811 [6OC]

VauDell, Marie: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E1335 [22SE]

Vestal, NY: anniversary of Valleyview Alliance Church, E855 [9JN]

Vicksburg, MS: anniversary of Greater Grove Street Missionary Baptist Church, E829 [3JN]

——— tribute to Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, E832 [3JN]

Washington, CT: anniversary of St. John’s Episcopal Church, E1244 [9SE]

Waterbury, CT: anniversary of Albanian American Community Center, E1654 [19NO]

West Milford, NJ: anniversary of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, E184 [10FE]

West Palm Beach, FL: anniversary of Trinity United Methodist Church, E591 [28AP]

Winchester, KY: anniversary of Church of the Living God, E945 [23JN]

Woodbridge, VA: anniversary of Mount Olive Baptist Church, E1762 [10DE]

World War II: tribute to heroism of Four Chaplains on Dorchester (vessel), E396 [24MR]

Yakima, WA: tribute to Yakima Union Gospel Mission, H6257 [25SE]

Yazoo City, MS: tribute to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, E1105 [22JY]

YouthHope (organization): anniversary, E893 [15JN]

Remarks in Senate

Akron, OH: anniversary of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, S4196 [16JN]

Anti-Semitism: condemn, S2816 [13MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use for official congressional events surrounding visit of Pope Francis (H. Con. Res. 43), S3006 [18MY]

Cardin, Senator: appointment as Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Special Representative on Anti-Semitism, Racism, and Intolerance, S4593 [24JN], S8654 [15DE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 51), S609 [28JA]

Charleston, SC: anniversary of Calvery Baptist Church, S7044 [30SE]

——— anniversary of Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, S6604 [10SE]

Columbus, OH: anniversary of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, S5207 [21JY]

Congress: National Prayer Breakfast, S2514 [29AP]

Dalai Lama: tribute (S. Res. 200), S4894 [8JY]

Democracy: role in government and politics, S6860 [22SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: prohibit funding to provide assistance to refugees seeking asylum from certain countries, S8071, S8072 [18NO], S8121, S8124 [19NO]

Discrimination: anti-Muslim rhetoric by Republican Party Presidential candidates, S6821 [21SE], S6891 [22SE], S8443 [7DE], S8446, S8447, S8473, S8476 [8DE], S8625 [14DE]

Europe: express concern regarding anti-Semitism and encourage greater cooperation with European governments, European Union, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (S. Res. 87), S3728 [3JN], S8654 [15DE]

Foreign aid: prohibit to any country persecuting Christians and other religious minorities, S7671 [30OC]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, S1139 [26FE]

——— develop strategy to combat threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S565 [28JA], S1044 [24FE], S3109–S3112 [20MY], S3850 [8JN], S3923 [9JN], S3985 [10JN], S4917 [9JY], S6865 [22SE], S7611, S7627 [29OC], S7978, S7984–S7987, S7989–S7995, S8008 [17NO], S8069 [18NO], S8143–S8146, S8149 [19NO], S8427, S8429 [7DE]

Foreign trade: ensure conditions relating to religious freedoms are considered as part of negotiations for trade agreements, S2960 [18MY]

Freedom of religion: ensure and protect, S8473 [8DE]

——— reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully, S2420–S2423 [27AP], S5679–S5681 [24JY], S6873–S6875 [22SE], S7080–S7082 [1OC], S7212–S7214 [7OC], S7752–S7754 [4NO], S7899–S7901 [10NO], S8131–S8133 [19NO], S8206–S8208 [1DE], S8586–S8588 [10DE], S8625 [14DE]

——— reaffirm right of school personnel and students to free exercise of religion, S7559–S7561 [28OC], S7640 [29OC]

Henderson, NV: anniversary of Congregation Ner Tamid, S690 [2FE]

Iran: call for release of detained U.S. citizens, S6971 [28SE]

——— call for release of detained U.S. citizens (S. Con. Res. 16), S2743, S2746, S2749–S2751 [11MY]

——— call for release of detained U.S. citizens (S. Con. Res. 16), unanimous-consent agreement, S2733 [7MY]

——— 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. 148), S8831 [17DE]

——— condition any agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program on Iran’s affirming Israel’s right to exist as Jewish state, S2502–S2505 [29AP], S2549 [30AP], S2724 [7MY]

——— condition relief from sanctions pursuant to any nuclear program agreement on Iran’s affirming Israel’s right to exist as Jewish state and release of U.S. citizens unjustly detained, S5708, S5709 [26JY], S6680, S6686–S6689 [16SE], S6773–S6780 [17SE]

Islam: condemn anti-Muslim discrimination, harassment, and violence, S8626 [14DE], S8788 [17DE]

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): prevent future terrorist acts in U.S. by screening Syrian refugees, S7960 [16NO]

Israel: express solidarity with people, condemn Palestinian terrorist attacks, support right to self-defense, call for a stop to violence by Palestinians and an end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict (S. Res. 302), S7854 [9NO], S7955 [10NO]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Bishop Gorman High School, S1657 [19MR]

National Day of Prayer: observance, S2727 [7MY]

Navy: anniversary of Chaplain Corps, S8879 [18DE]

Obama, President: evaluation of strategy to combat threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S3096, S3102 [20MY], S3271 [22MY], S3443 [2JN], S3985 [10JN], S4073 [11JN], S4221, S4223 [17JN], S6486 [9SE], S6786 [17SE], S7019 [30SE], S7173 [7OC], S8064–S8066 [18NO], S8432, S8433 [7DE], S8502–S8504 [8DE], S8529–S8531 [9DE], S8594 [10DE], S8663 [15DE], S8742–S8747 [17DE]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S879, S904 [10FE], S952–S954 [12FE], S1139 [26FE], S1223 [3MR], S1685, S1704 [23MR], S1759–S1761 [24MR]

Ottawa University: anniversary, S7044 [30SE]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Sts. John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School girls’ basketball team, S2351 [22AP]

Pope Francis: address to Congress, S6909, S6915, S6917 [24SE]

——— characterization of inspirational statements, S6880 [22SE]

——— commend efforts in securing release of Alan P. Gross from Cuba as a political prisoner and encouraging improved relations between the U.S. and Cuba, S79 [8JA]

——— release of encyclical on global warming and climate change, S4194 [16JN], S4237 [17JN], S4256–S4258 [18JN], S4570 [24JN]

——— support encyclical on global warming and climate change, S6797 [17SE]

——— U.S. visit, S6833 [21SE], S6873, S6878, S6880 [22SE]

Refugees: provide assistance to increasing number seeking asylum from violence in Syria and Iraq, S6486 [9SE], S6626–S6629, S6638, S6639 [15SE], S6689 [16SE], S8000–S8002, S8005, S8009 [17NO], S8070 [18NO], S8188–S8190 [30NO], S8431 [7DE], S8735 [17DE]

Republican Party: impact of rhetoric, S8249 [2DE]

Silver Spring, MD: anniversary of Kemp Mill Synagogue, S1491 [12MR]

Sri Lanka: support accountability and reconciliation process to address war crimes allegations, S7120 [5OC], S7262 [8OC]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (S. 2308), S8302 [2DE], S8617 [10DE]

Terrorism: history of radical Islamic terrorist actions against the U.S. and the West, S8126–S8130 [19NO]

U.N.: condemn sexual violence against women and children of religious minorities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and support international prosecution of such crimes (S. Res. 310), S8730–S8732 [16DE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (S. 2078), S7051 [30SE]

Reports filed

Condemn Persecution of Baha’is and Violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, Impose Sanctions for Such Violations, and Call for Release of Religious Prisoners in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 148), S7271 [8OC]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 43, District of Columbia Law on Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Disapproval: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 231) (H. Rept. 114–98), H2652 [29AP]

District of Columbia Law on Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Disapproval: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.J. Res. 43) (H. Rept. 114–99), H2766 [30AP]

Equitable Access to Care and Health (EACH) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2061) (H. Rept. 114–268), H6306 [28SE]

Express Concern About Anti-Semitism and Encourage Cooperation With European Governments, European Union, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe To Prevent and Respond: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 87), S3236 [21MY]

Express Solidarity With Israel, Condemn Palestinian Terrorist Attacks, Support Right to Self-Defense, Call for Stop to Palestinian Violence and End to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 302), S7912 [10NO]

U.N. Condemning of Sexual Violence Against Women and Children of Religious Minorities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 310), S8079 [18NO]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2078), S6938 [24SE]

Resolutions by organizations

District of Columbia reproductive health non-discrimination clarification emergency amendment: Washington, DC, City Council, H2730 [30AP]

Statements

Catholic Engagement on Nuclear Disarmament—What Are the Moral Questions?: Bernadito Auza, E681 [12MY]

——— Stephen M. Colecchi, E678 [12MY]

District of Columbia Law on Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Disapproval: Executive Office of the President, H2728 [30AP]

Summaries

Religious Persecution Incidents Targeting Christians in India: Evangelical Fellowship of India (organization), E112–E114 [26JA]

Testimonies

ISIS Threat—Weighing the Obama Administration’s Response: Sec. of State Kerry, H671 [2FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 43, use of Capitol Building and Grounds for official congressional events surrounding visit of Pope Francis, H2685 [30AP]

H. Res. 231, consideration of H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act, conference report on S. Con. Res. 11, Federal budget for 2016-2025, and H.J. Res. 43, DC law on reproductive health non-discrimination disapproval, H2671 [30AP]

H. Res. 293, support efforts to encourage cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians and condemn anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incitement within the Palestinian Authority, H7360 [2NO]

H. Res. 354, encourage cooperation between European governments, European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and law enforcement with Jewish community groups to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism, H7372 [2NO]

H.J. Res. 43, District of Columbia law on reproductive health non-discrimination disapproval, H2727 [30AP]

H.R. 2061, Equitable Access to Care and Health (EACH) Act, H6275 [28SE]

S. 1860, Further Independence of Religion for Security and Tolerance (FIRST) Freedom Act, S5533–S5537 [23JY]

S. 2078, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reauthorization, S7051 [30SE], H6808 [6OC]

S. 2308, Church Plan Clarification Act, S8617 [10DE]

S. Con. Res. 9, tribute to Theodore M. Hesburgh, S1310 [4MR]

S. Con. Res. 16, call for release of detained U.S. citizens in Iran, S2732 [7MY], S2751 [11MY]

S. Res. 26, commend efforts of Pope Francis in securing release of Alan P. Gross from Cuba as a political prisoner and encouraging improved relations between the U.S. and Cuba, S209 [13JA]

S. Res. 51, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S607 [28JA]

S. Res. 69, call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms worldwide, S840 [5FE]

S. Res. 87, express concern regarding anti-Semitism and encourage greater cooperation with European governments, European Union, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism, S1122 [25FE]

S. Res. 113, issue commemorative postage stamp honoring the Hindu holiday of Diwali, S1894 [25MR]

S. Res. 148, 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, S8831 [17DE]

S. Res. 148, condemn persecution of Baha’is in Iran and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S2405 [23AP]

S. Res. 174, Jewish American Heritage Month, S2732 [7MY]

S. Res. 200, tribute to Dalai Lama, S4110 [11JN]

S. Res. 244, support Pope Francis encyclical on global warming and climate change, S6402 [5AU]

S. Res. 268, recognize need for international assistance, commend resettlement efforts of foreign countries, and support increased admission into the U.S. relative to refugees seeking asylum from violence in Syria, S6941 [24SE]

S. Res. 302, express solidarity with people of Israel, condemn Palestinian terrorist attacks, support right to self-defense, call for a stop to violence by Palestinians and an end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, S7725 [3NO], S7956 [10NO]

S. Res. 310, condemn sexual violence against women and children of religious minorities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and support international prosecution of such crimes, S8732 [16DE]

S. Res. 310, condemn sexual violence against women and children of religious minorities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and support international prosecution of such crimes by U.N., S7862 [9NO]

Transcripts

National Prayer Breakfast, S2514–S2521 [29AP]

Tributes

Hesburgh, Theodore M., S1194 [27FE], H1572, H1576, H1604, H1607 [4MR], E293 [3MR]