RELIGION related term(s) Churches, Synagogues, and Mosques

Addresses

Bar Mitzvah: Luke Cohen, E946 [28JN]

Jews in the Civil Rights Movement: Juliet Franklin, E948 [28JN]

National Catholic Prayer Breakfast: Joseph F. Naumann, E737 [25MY]

U.S. Bilateral Engagement with Sudan Relative to Support of Human Rights and Religious Freedom: John J. Sullivan, Dept. of State, E86 [22JA]

Welcoming the Stranger: Rigby M. Zentner, E950 [28JN]

Amendments

Crime: increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), S6032 [4SE]

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 (H. Res. 274), H10139 [12DE]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6876, S6879 [11OC], H9600 [27NO]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9507 [13NO]

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S2330 [19AP], S2655 [14MY], S4292 [20JN], H3913 [10MY], H4246 [21MY], H10086 [11DE]

Articles and editorials

China—New Controls on Tibetan Monastery, E117 [30JA]

Dem Lawmaker Looking Into Whether Ryan Violated House Rules by Forcing Out Chaplain, H3730 [27AP]

How Billy Graham Changed My Life, S1264 [28FE]

It Is Time for the Kavanaugh Nomination To Be Withdrawn, S6371 [28SE]

Kaptur Exploring Legislative Reprieve for Ousted House Chaplain—Ohio Democrat Said Any Legislation She Proposes Would Be Bipartisan, H3730 [27AP]

Nun Oversees Conservation of Saint Francis’ Wooded Grounds in Sylvania, E555 [26AP]

Our View—FEMA Aid for Churches, S43 [4JA]

Bills and resolutions

Ahmad, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor: tribute (see H. Res. 1125), H9431 [12OC]

American Muslims: recognize historic contributions by community (see H. Res. 869), H3750 [3MY]

——— recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, community (see S. Res. 555), S4281 [20JN]

Bangladesh: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H9573 [20NO]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1057), H7942 [7SE] (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]

——— condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military (see S. Res. 735), S7926 [19DE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 382), S521 [25JA]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7123), H9510 [13NO]

——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]

——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (see H.R. 7384), H10510 [20DE]

——— express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H5021 [8JN]

Civil liberties: protect rights of free speech and free exercise, reject labeling of groups as hate groups based on religion or political views, and prevent discrimination and crime based on such labeling (see H. Res. 903), H4209 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: abolish Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights (see H.R. 5123), H1333 [27FE]

——— authorize certain grantees to contract with or make subawards to local or regional organizations that are private and nonprofit and that may be faith-based (see H.R. 5570), H3441 [18AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: oppose detention and possible removal of Iraqi Chaldean Christians (see H. Res. 824), H3209 [12AP]

Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]

Dept. of State: renegotiate agreement establishing date by which Iraqi Jewish Archive artifacts are meant to return to Iraq to ensure preservation and care of such artifacts (see S. Res. 577), S5066 [18JY]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 2940), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5924), H4692 [23MY]

District of Columbia: recognize opening of Museum of the Bible (see S. Res. 747), S8059 [2JA]

Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2994), S2991 [5JN] (see H.R. 6406), H6463 [17JY]

Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 817), H3147 [11AP]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

Farrakhan, Louis: condemn promotion of ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jews and the Jewish religion and all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance (see H. Res. 772), H1542 [13MR]

Federal agencies and departments: submit reports on security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals’ affiliation with hate groups (see H.R. 6359), H6173 [12JY]

Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 387), S581 [30JA]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5975 [28JN]

——— affirm importance as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 32), S187 [16JA]

——— call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see S. Res. 647), S6304 [25SE]

——— oppose enforcement and call for global repeal of blasphemy laws, promote religious freedom, and condition U.S. foreign aid on level of enforcement of blasphemy laws in such countries (see H. Res. 1132), H9443 [23OC]

——— reaffirm commitment to promote international religious freedom and commemorate anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act (see H. Res. 1024), H7155 [24JY]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6916), H9089 [26SE]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Graham, Billy: authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 107), H1226 [23FE]

——— tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE] (see H.J. Res. 130), H1334 [27FE] (see H. Res. 759), H1341 [1MR]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 686), S6924 [13NO]

House of Representatives: establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (see H. Res. 856), H3741 [27AP] (see H. Res. 878), H3834 [8MY]

Income: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7724 [26JY]

——— support continued protests, human rights, and desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 979), H5980 [29JN]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (see H. Res. 741), H1217 [16FE]

——— support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions (see H. Res. 1117), H9419 [5OC]

Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7137), H9539 [15NO]

Locust Grove, VA: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Locust Grove (see H. Res. 1112), H9414 [2OC]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense and sovereignty over Golan Heights to assure security from attack and hold Syria accountable for killing civilians and use of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 732), S7657 [17DE]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H172 [12JA]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see S. Res. 744), S8059 [2JA] (see H. Res. 881), H3834 [8MY]

National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

NLRB: clarify rights of not-for-profit religious employers (see H.R. 7159), H9568 [16NO]

Pioneer Day: observe anniversary of arrival of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah (see S. Res. 590), S5267 [24JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1138), H9467 [6NO]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 889), H3929 [10MY]

Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: eliminate applicability to the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5265), H1542 [13MR]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (see S. Res. 469), S2141 [16AP]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see S. 3317, 3332), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6037), H4979 [7JN] (see H.R. 6460), H6588 [19JY] (see H.R. 6504), H7685 [25JY]

——— modify tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 2988), S2991 [5JN]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 2568), S1790 [19MR]

Tibetan Rights Day: designate (see H. Res. 743), H1217 [16FE]

——— observance (see S. Res. 408), S1165 [15FE] (see S. Res. 429), S1578 [8MR]

Trump, President: impeachment (see H. Res. 705), H582 [19JA]

Turkey: grant Ecumenical Patriarchate international recognition, ecclesiastic succession, and the right to train clergy and elect Holy Synod members from any nationality and call for respect of religious and human rights (see H. Res. 732), H974 [7FE]

Walker, Wyatt T.: tribute (see H. Res. 742), H1217 [16FE]

Books

‘‘Holy Bible’’ (Job) (excerpt), H9684 [28NO]

Cloture motions

Brownback, Sam: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S439 [22JA], S493 [24JA]

Cost Estimates

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H40 [9JA]

Eulogies

Pinkerton, Catherine: by Kathy Thornton, E18 [9JA]

Excerpts

‘‘Holy Bible,’’ (Luke), H913 [7FE]

‘‘Holy Bible,’’ (Proverbs 31:10-31), H1377 [6MR]

Homilies

Catherine Pinkerton Memorial Service, Cleveland, OH, Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, E17 [9JA]

Hymns

‘‘If When You Give the Best of Your Service,’’ Lucie E. Campbell, E1049 [23JY]

‘‘Now the Laborer’s Task Is O’er,’’ John Ellerton (excerpt), S2721 [16MY]

Letters

Condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations in Nicaragua: Scott Santarosa, H5158 [14JN]

Prayer for President Trump: Lois Keene, S6040 [5SE]

Resignation as House of Representatives Chaplain: Patrick J. Conroy, H3329 [16AP]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Robert B. Goldberg, Jewish Federations of North America, H39 [9JA]

Unity declaration on racism and poverty: Circle of Protection (organization), H1365 [5MR]

Motions

House of Representatives: establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 856), H3727 [27AP]

——— establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 878), H3824 [8MY]

Trump, President: impeachment (H. Res. 705), H570 [19JA]

Poems

‘‘Anvil of God’s Word,’’ John Clifford, H464 [17JA]

‘‘His Book of Love,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E216 [26FE]

‘‘It’s God’s Will,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E65 [18JA]

‘‘What Good God Gives to Us We Dimly Know,’’ Douglass Bellis, E1453 [26OC]

Proclamations

Bridgett ‘‘Biddy’’ Mason Day: Representative Barragan, E1149 [14AU]

St. Joseph’s Catholic School Anniversary: Representative Gowdy, E46 [16JA]

Tribute to Columbus Ewing: Representative Danny K. Davis, E1239 [12SE]

Proposals

President Trump impeachment, H559 [19JA]

Remarks in House

Albany, GA: anniversary of Second Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, E878 [20JN]

American Missionary Association: tribute, E1207 [5SE]

Andale, KS: express condolences to victims of St. Joseph Catholic Church fire, H5668 [26JN]

Assyrian genocide: anniversary, E1127 [7AU]

Assyrian Martyr’s Day: observance, E1127 [7AU]

Atlantic, IA: anniversary of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, E1172 [24AU]

Aurora, CO: anniversary of Aurora Interfaith Community Services, E1504 [9NO]

——— anniversary of St. Mary’s Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, E1332 [28SE]

Baytown, TX: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, E192 [15FE]

Becker, Bob: Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation Brotherhood Award recipient, E207 [23FE]

Bernstein, Betsy: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E388 [2AP]

Bible: importance and impact on individuals and on development of American culture, H9678–H9685 [28NO]

Blacknall, Charles T.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]

Blacksburg, SC: tribute to First Baptist Church of Blacksburg, H7164 [25JY]

Brevard County, FL: tribute to Family Christmas Extravaganza, E1565 [28NO]

Bronson, MI: anniversary of Bethel Gilead Community Church, E1339 [28SE]

Bronxville, NY: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1470 [26OC]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Elim Christian Fellowship, E1571 [29NO]

Burma: call for release from prison of Reuters (news service) journalists reporting on ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population and human rights violations, H1251 [26FE]

——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1057), H8110 [12SE]

——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]

——— condemn acts of violence against Rohingya population and call on Aung San Suu Kyi to play an active role in ending this humanitarian tragedy (H. Res. 528), H3882 [9MY]

——— condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population, H8110 [12SE]

——— condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population and call for end to attacks in, and immediate restoration of humanitarian access to, the state of Rakhine (H. Con. Res. 90), H3573 [25AP]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]

——— limit security assistance and cooperation and impose financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces, H4666 [23MY]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

Camilla, GA: anniversary of Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church, E879 [20JN]

Cheyenne, WY: anniversary of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, E606 [8MY]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of St. Cajetan Parish, E229 [27FE]

——— anniversary of St. Richard Parish, E1454 [26OC]

——— anniversary of St. Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, E1496 [6NO]

——— anniversary of Temple Sholom, E674 [17MY]

China: call for release of political prisoners, H3562 [25AP]

——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, E1329 [28SE], E1457 [26OC]

——— impact of increasing influence in global affairs, H541–H547 [18JA]

——— imposition of Communist control over Larung Gar Monastery in Tibet, E117 [30JA]

——— tribute to Tuidang Movement, E613 [9MY]

Christianity: importance, H10165–H10167 [12DE]

Christians: global persecution, H2039 [22MR]

Christmas Day: observance, H10165–H10167 [12DE]

City of David Foundation: tribute, H9533 [15NO]

Clearfield, PA: anniversary of Clearfield Presbyterian Church, H7881 [6SE]

Columbus, GA: anniversary of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1507 [13NO]

Congressional Prayer Breakfast: anniversary, E529 [24AP]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: hearing on ‘‘Surveillance, Suppression, and Mass Detention—Xinjiang’s Human Rights Crisis’’, E1101 [27JY]

Conroy, Patrick J.: appointment as Chaplain of the House Representatives, E599 [8MY]

Cottageville, SC: anniversary of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1387 [9OC]

Courts: decision in American Humanist Association v. Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission relative to government endorsement of religion, H1586 [14MR], H7171 [25JY]

Creston, IA: anniversary of St. John’s United Church of Christ, E1473 [30OC]

Crime: clarify definition and prosecution of hate crimes, H3925 [10MY]

——— condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H489 [18JA], H9527 [15NO]

——— condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities (H. Res. 257), H7200 [25JY]

——— increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), H7925 [7SE]

Dept. of HHS: formation of Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights, H559 [19JA]

——— tribute to proposed rule by Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights to protect health care professionals from being coerced into performing procedures that violate their beliefs, H1171 [14FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (H.R. 1486), H38–H40 [9JA]

Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]

Dept. of State: monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (H.R. 1911), H8150–H8153 [12SE], E697 [21MY], E1253, E1257 [13SE]

District of Columbia: anniversary of St. Peter School, E511 [23AP]

Doden, Daryle L.: Moody Bible Institute Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year award recipient, E135 [5FE]

Doylestown, PA: anniversary of Pebble Hill Church, H7878 [6SE]

Drew, MS: anniversary of Holly Grove Baptist Church, E374 [26MR]

Duck Hill, MS: anniversary of Young Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, E1508 [13NO]

East Hanover, NJ: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of Hanover, E878 [20JN]

Easton, PA: anniversary of Shiloh Manor, E805 [8JN]

Effingham, IL: anniversary of Sacred Heart Church, E1017 [16JY]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (H. Res. 673), H165 [11JA]

Employment: strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (S. 2994), H6562 [19JY]

Eureka, IN: anniversary of Baker’s Creek Baptist Church, E344 [20MR]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 817), H3205 [12AP]

Fannie’s Nest, Inc.: tribute, E236 [27FE]

Fauquier County, VA: anniversary of Heart’s Delight Baptist Church, E526 [24AP]

Federal agencies and departments: submit reports on security clearances to individuals by reason of the individuals’ affiliation with hate groups (H.R. 6359), H6244 [16JY]

Fleischmanns, NY: anniversary of Congregation B’nai Israel, E1104 [27JY]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H78 [9JA], H5274 [19JN], H9814–H9818 [10DE]

——— assess status of the war on terrorism, E563 [27AP], E1529 [15NO]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church, H765 [5FE]

Freedom of religion: reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully, H398 [16JA]

Gainesville, GA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1301 [25SE]

Gary, IN: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E789 [7JN]

——— anniversary of St. John the Baptist Church, E1197 [4SE]

Golden, CO: Lunch and Life Program recipient of Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence, E1482 [30OC]

Goodlettsville, TN: anniversary of Goodlettsville Church, E1250 [13SE]

Graham, Billy: authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol, H1322, H1328 [27FE]

——— authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 107), H1224 [23FE], H1269, H1270 [27FE], E212 [23FE]

——— tribute (H. Res. 759), H1338 [1MR]

——— tribute (H.J. Res. 130), H1319, H1320, H1321, H1322–H1328 [27FE], E233 [27FE]

Greenville, IL: anniversary of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, E1225 [7SE]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: Inter-American Chapter of Hadassah recognition of Cuban Jews who fought in Israeli War of Independence, H6633 [23JY]

Harrisburg, IL: anniversary of Bankston Fork Baptist Church, E945 [28JN]

——— anniversary of First Baptist Church, E188 [14FE]

Hendersonville, TN: anniversary of Rockland Baptist Church, E560 [27AP]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali, H9523 [14NO], E1502 [9NO], E1656 [12DE]

House of Representatives: establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 856), H3726 [27AP]

——— establish a select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy (H. Res. 878), H3823 [8MY]

Hurricanes: tribute to Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Houston, TX, for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E137 [5FE]

Hutchison, MN: tribute to Peace Lutheran Church missionary program volunteers trip to Haiti, E1092 [26JY]

Impact Network (company): tribute to inclusion in Altice USA, Inc., Optimum TV programming, H1530 [13MR]

India: condemn violence against religious minorities, E1263 [17SE]

Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District Faith Based Advisory Committee members, E1564 [28NO]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Cathedral High School, E1255 [13SE], E1372 [5OC]

——— tribute to Zion Unity Baptist Church, E1339 [28SE]

Intelligence services: allow re-review of security clearance to be triggered by a holder’s association with entities that advocate or use force to discriminatorily prevent exercise of constitutional rights, H6132, H6145–H6147 [12JY]

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 (H. Res. 274), H8250 [13SE], H10138–H10140 [12DE], E1687 [19DE]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (H. Res. 741), E1127 [7AU]

IRS: modify rule prohibiting tax-exempt organizations from engaging in political activity, H10475 [20DE]

Jacksonville, AL: anniversary of West Point Baptist Church, E596 [7MY]

Jewish Community Alliance: anniversary, H1172 [14FE], E182 [14FE]

Jewish Community Services of South Florida (organization): tribute to Matzah Mitzvah, H740 [5FE]

Jews: condemn acts of anti-Semitism, E475 [16AP]

——— persecution in the Middle East, E1588 [30NO]

Karnes, Michael: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E388 [2AP]

Katy, TX: tribute to Epiphany of the Lord Catholic School, E1182 [28AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: human rights violations, H6272 [17JY]

Korean American Association of Greater New York: tribute, E51 [17JA]

Lambert, MS: tribute to Pleasant Hope Missionary Baptist Church, E1198 [4SE]

Lemont, IL: anniversary of St. James at Sag Bridge Catholic Church, E1464 [26OC]

Lincoln, NE: observance of Vietnamese New Year, H1467 [7MR]

Lorenzi, Elmer J. (EJ): Catholic Charities of Merced, CA, Harvest of Hope Man of the Year award recipient, E1149 [14AU]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Hollywood United Methodist Church Red Ribbon of Hope campaign, E1571 [29NO]

Ludlow, IL: anniversary of Ludlow United Methodist Church, E883 [21JN]

Macon, GA: anniversary of Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church, E1510 [13NO]

Mamaroneck, NY: anniversary of Westchester Day School, E11 [8JA]

March for Life: commend marchers at North Carolina event, H136 [11JA]

McAllen, TX: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of McAllen, E1480 [30OC]

McLean, Scott: Marie Interfaith Civic Leadership Award recipient, H9671 [28NO]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Indian American Cultural Center of Northwest Indiana Hindu Religious Center, E399 [5AP]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Christopher Columbus High School, H9513 [14NO]

Miami Beach, FL: tribute to Temple Moses Sephardic Congregation of Florida, E1731 [21DE]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), E141 [6FE], E1030 [18JY]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9600–H9604 [27NO], E1606 [6DE]

——— religious persecution of Christians, H9815 [10DE]

Midlothian, VA: anniversary of Bethlehem Baptist Church, E1559 [27NO]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of Torah Academy, H1132 [14FE]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Congregation Beth Shalom, E207 [23FE]

Montross, VA: anniversary of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, E1485 [2NO]

Morality and ethics: historical importance of Christian values, H1264 [26FE], H4280 [21MY], H6108 [11JY]

Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Bethel Church, E1339 [28SE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: assessment of tenure as FBI Director, H672 [29JA], H1601–H1604 [14MR]

Naerebout, Bob: Catholic Diocese of Boise, ID, Bishop Michael Driscoll Award recipient, E612 [9MY]

National Bible Week: observance, H9678–H9685 [28NO]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 692), E103 [29JA], E129 [2FE]

National Day of Civility: designate (H. Res. 400), H6163 [12JY]

——— observance, H1659 [19MR], H6122 [12JY]

New Rochelle, NY: anniversary of Anshe Sholom Sisterhood, E772 [5JN]

——— anniversary of Bethesda Baptist Church of New Rochelle, E1014 [16JY]

New York, NY: anniversary of First Chinese Baptist Church, E1166 [21AU]

Newport News, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church Jefferson Park, E1267 [20SE]

——— anniversary of New Grafton Baptist Church, E1308 [26SE]

Nicaragua: condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations, H5158 [14JN]

Northbrook, IL: anniversary of Congregation Beth Shalom, E759 [5JN]

Ohio Christian University: anniversary, E1300 [25SE]

Osage Beach, MO: tribute to Harper Chapel United Methodist Church, E762 [5JN]

Our Three Winners Foundation: tribute to endowment fund, E147 [6FE]

Overland Park, KS: tribute to Give Seven Days Challenge, H3161 [12AP]

Oxford, AL: tribute to Word Alive International Outreach, E655 [15MY]

Pakistan: addition to Dept. of State watch list for severe violations of religious freedom, H789 [6FE]

——— assistance funding, E1531 [16NO]

——— call for release of Abdul Shakoor and Mazhar Abbas, E1385 [9OC]

——— call for release of Asia Bibi and protection of her and her family and urge legal reforms relative to blasphemy and tolerance of religious minorities, E1531 [16NO]

Palmerton, PA: anniversary of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, E1099 [26JY], E1202 [5SE]

Pasadena, TX: anniversary of First Baptist Christian Academy, E357 [21MR]

Peculiar, MO: anniversary of Coleman Baptist Church, E1088 [26JY]

Penngrove, CA: anniversary of Penngrove Community Church, E1162 [17AU]

Peru, NY: anniversary of North County Mission of Hope, E659 [16MY]

Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Sabbath Observant Kosher Family Cub Scout Family Pack 210, E1645 [11DE]

Pinto, Myra: Wynmoor Hadassah Woman of the Year award recipient, E1401 [12OC]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue, E1476 [30OC], E1499 [6NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9506 [13NO], E1546 [20NO]

Pogue, Stephen W.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]

Portageville, MO: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1487 [2NO]

Portsmouth, VA: anniversary of Olive Branch Baptist Church, E1469 [26OC]

Raleigh, NC: anniversary of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, E1331 [28SE]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith, H4291 [22MY], H5077 [12JN]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (H.R. 1689), H6610–H6616 [23JY]

Religious Freedom Day: observance, H177, H397, H398 [16JA]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: eliminate applicability to the District of Columbia (H.R. 5265), E299 [13MR]

Religious Freedom Week: observance, H5509 [22JN]

Richmond, KY: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1123 [3AU]

Robinsonville, MS: tribute to Morning Star Baptist Church, E1581 [29NO]

Rock Hill, SC: tribute to Palmetto Women’s Center, H1587 [14MR]

Romero, Oscar: Catholic Church canonization, E1408 [16OC]

Ryan, Speaker: condemn forced resignation of House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy, H3729 [27AP]

Rye, NY: anniversary of Community Synagogue of Rye, E1741 [31DE]

Salem, MO: anniversary of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, E939 [28JN]

Salvation Army: anniversary of Newark, NJ, chapter, H3764 [7MY]

San Bruno, CA: anniversary of St. John’s United Church of Christ, E840 [14JN]

Sandy Springs, GA: anniversary of Temple Sinai, E103 [29JA]

Savannah, GA: anniversary of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, H898 [6FE]

Schools: use of Bible in public school curriculum, H9682, H9683 [28NO]

Shawnee, KS: anniversary of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, E1234 [12SE]

Skokie, IL: anniversary of Temple Beth Israel, E117 [30JA]

Soquel, CA: anniversary of Congregational Church of Soquel, E658 [16MY]

Southampton, NY: anniversary of Our Lady of Poland Church, E915 [26JN]

Springfield, MO: anniversary of New Covenant Academy, E1410 [16OC]

Sri Lanka: address human rights concerns, provide accountability for war crimes, and call for inclusion of religious and ethnic groups, E887 [21JN]

St. Thomas, MO: anniversary of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, E940 [28JN]

Stafford, VA: anniversary of Mount Olive Baptist Church, E659 [16MY]

Sterling, VA: anniversary of Oak Grove Baptist Church, E1440 [23OC]

Stuart, IA: anniversary of Stuart Friends Church, E200 [16FE]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of St. George Macedonian Orthodox Church, E1221 [7SE]

Taxation: provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (H.R. 1201), H7107–H7109 [24JY], E1068 [25JY]

Thompson, Richard: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387 [2AP]

Trachten, Gary: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E389 [2AP]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to judicial nominees, H6639–H6646 [23JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to religious freedom, H9537 [15NO]

——— impeachment, H488 [18JA], H1131 [14FE], H3985 [16MY], H7166 [25JY]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 705), H549 [18JA], H569, H574 [19JA]

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, H4783 [6JN], H5186 [14JN], H7900 [6SE], E1090 [26JY]

——— call for release of Serkan Golge, H5186 [14JN], H7900 [6SE], E1090 [26JY]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: funding, E493 [18AP]

Unity Performing Arts Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E107 [29JA]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E622 [10MY]

Voting: relationship between voter turnout and opposition to bigotry and hate, H9694 [29NO]

Washington, George: assessment of farewell address, H9143–H9147 [27SE]

Wheaton, IL: Wheaton Christian Grammar School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E57 [18JA]

Wilson, NC: anniversary of Orginal Free Will Baptist Church, Middle Eastern District, E1476 [30OC]

——— anniversary of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, E1270 [20SE]

Wimmer, Darlene and Donald: Afton, IA, Methodist Church Community Christmas Candle award recipients, E239 [27FE]

Windsor, VA: anniversary of Chapel Grove United Church of Christ, E1419 [16OC]

Winston-Salem, NC: tribute to Fairview Moravian Church, H8112 [12SE]

World War II: importance of heart shield Bibles, H3958 [15MY]

Yazoo City, MS: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E601 [8MY]

YDS Chicago (organization): tribute, E1117 [3AU]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Lincoln Park Jewish Center, E1740 [31DE]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: persecution of religious minorities, S5575 [1AU]

American Muslims: recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, community (S. Res. 555), S4293 [20JN]

Brownback, Sam: confirmation as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S517 [25JA]

——— nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S446 [23JA], S497 [24JA]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (S. Res. 376), S489–S492 [24JA], S2304 [19AP], S5884 [23AU]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

——— release Dept. of State report on atrocities committed against Rohingya people and investigate and hold accountable those responsible for committing crimes against humanity, S5884, S5911 [23AU]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 382), S526 [25JA]

China: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, S6713 [9OC]

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities: anniversary, S6912 [13NO]

Correctional institutions: ensure access by faith-based organizations to provide anti-recidivism programs to prisoners, S7776, S7778, S7781 [18DE]

Crime: increase Federal penalties for violent threats against community centers with religious affiliation (S. 994), S6032, S6033 [4SE], S6491 [3OC]

Dept. of HHS: formation of Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights, S443 [22JA]

Dept. of Justice: incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (S. 662), S3871 [13JN]

FEMA: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (S. 1823), S43 [4JA]

Firearms: prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (S. 1324), S6793 [11OC]

Graham, Billy: authorize to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 107), S1222 [26FE]

——— tribute (S.J. Res. 53), S1258, S1259, S1264–S1267 [28FE]

Haber, Ida and Irwin: Jewish National Fund Northern Ohio Tree of Life Award recipients, S5129 [23JY]

Jews: condemn anti-Semitism, S2472 [26AP]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S6876–S6879 [11OC]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of St. Matthew Christian Episcopal Church, S6274 [24SE]

New Jersey: recognize contribution of Sikh Americans, S2069 [11AP]

Pioneer Day: observe anniversary of arrival of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah (S. Res. 590), S5243, S5312 [24JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S6943 [14NO], S7030 [15NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (S. Res. 694), S7062 [15NO]

Presidential appointments: resignation of certain officials due to alleged intolerant comments, S1267 [28FE]

Russellville, KY: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Russellville, S6494 [3OC]

Sessions, Attorney General: assessment of tenure, S668–S670 [7FE]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (S. Res. 469), S2247 [18AP]

Simpsonville, SC: anniversary of Standing Springs Baptist Church, S2070 [11AP]

Spartanburg, SC: anniversary of Fairgrove Baptist Church, S2070 [11AP]

Supreme Court: decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]

Taxation: provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (H.R. 1201), S5390 [25JY], S5394 [26JY]

Tibetan Rights Day: observance (S. Res. 408), S1167 [15FE]

——— observance (S. Res. 429), S2442 [25AP]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S4025 [19JN]

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, S2401 [25AP], S2605–S2607 [10MY], S2687 [16MY], S2871 [23MY], S3270 [7JN], S3899, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN], S4480 [27JN], S4884 [11JY], S5034 [18JY], S5333 [25JY], S5556 [1AU], S5811 [22AU], S5970 [28AU], S6533 [4OC], S6790 [11OC]

U.N.: anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, S7382 [10DE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: require continued reporting on anti-Semitic incidents, safety and security of Jewish communities, and U.S. partnerships to combat anti-Semitism in Europe (H.R. 672), S8041 [22DE]

Utah: tribute to Pioneer Day, S5243 [24JY]

Reports filed

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Condemn Violence and Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees and Journalists in Burma, Commend Bangladesh for Acceptance of Refugees and Relief Efforts, and Support Safe Repatriation Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1875 [21MR]

Nomination of Sam Brownback To Be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S299 [18JA]

Private Property Rights Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 115–859), H6648 [23JY]

Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 994), S2484 [26AP]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 994) (S. Rept. 115–325), S5830 [22AU]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 115–495), H81 [9JA]

Tibetan Rights Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 429), S1946 [22MR]

Statements

Declaration for the Sake of the Christian Faith: Several Chinese Christian Pastors, E1457–E1459 [26OC]

Shooting at Pittsburgh, PA, Tree of Life Synagogue and Rising Anti-Semitism: Israel Zoberman, E1564 [28NO]

Unity Declaration on Racism and Poverty: Several Religious Leaders, H1364 [5MR]

Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Anniversary: Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, S2962 [4JN]

Tables

Religious ‘Nones’ Underrepresented in Congress Compared With U.S. Adults Overall: Pew Research Center, H3730 [27AP]

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Sarah Monroe, H5189 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 107, authorize Billy Graham to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol, H1224 [23FE]

H. Res. 257, condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities, H7200 [25JY]

H. Res. 274, 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, H10138 [12DE]

H. Res. 705, President Trump impeachment, H569 [19JA]

H. Res. 759, tribute to Billy Graham, H1338 [1MR]

H. Res. 856, establish a House of Representatives select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy, H3726 [27AP]

H. Res. 878, establish a House of Representatives select committee to investigate actions and motivations behind the resignation of the House Chaplain, Patrick J. Conroy, H3823 [8MY]

H. Res. 1091, call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population in Burma, H10061 [11DE]

H. Res. 1091, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees in Burma, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees, H10061 [11DE]

H. Res. 1138, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, H9506 [13NO]

H.R. 1201, Equitable Access to Care and Health (EACH) Act, H7107 [24JY]

H.R. 1486, Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act, H38 [9JA]

H.R. 1689, Private Property Rights Protection Act, H6610–H6612 [23JY]

H.R. 1911, Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act, H8150 [12SE]

S. 994, Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act, S6033 [4SE], H7925 [7SE]

S. Con. Res. 32, affirm importance of freedom of religion as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, S188 [16JA]

S. Res. 376, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists in Burma, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts, S468 [23JA]

S. Res. 382, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S524 [25JA]

S. Res. 387, Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, S584 [30JA]

S. Res. 388, recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees, S585 [30JA]

S. Res. 408, Tibetan Rights Day, S1167 [15FE]

S. Res. 429, Tibetan Rights Day, S1583 [8MR]

S. Res. 469, recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi, S2143 [16AP]

S. Res. 539, combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention, S3605 [11JN]

S. Res. 555, recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community, S4286 [20JN]

S. Res. 577, renegotiate Dept. of State agreement establishing date by which Iraqi Jewish Archive artifacts are meant to return to Iraq to ensure preservation and care of such artifacts, S5069 [18JY]

S. Res. 590, observe Pioneer Day on anniversary of arrival of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah, S5269 [24JY]

S. Res. 635, call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes in Burma, S6233 [18SE]

S. Res. 647, call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws, S6307 [25SE]

S. Res. 667, condemn violence against religious minorities in China and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, S6543 [4OC]

S. Res. 686, tribute to Lodi G. Gyari, S6928 [13NO]

S. Res. 694, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S7057 [15NO]

S. Res. 732, support Israel’s right of self-defense and sovereignty over Golan Heights to assure security from attack and hold Syria accountable for killing civilians and use of weapons of mass destruction, S7657 [17DE]

S. Res. 735, condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military, S7931 [19DE]

S. Res. 744, National Day of Prayer anniversary, S8059 [2JA]

S. Res. 747, Museum of the Bible opening in the District of Columbia, S8062 [2JA]

S.J. Res. 53, tribute to Billy Graham, S1259, S1289 [28FE]

Tributes

Graham, Billy, S1295 [1MR]

Washington, George, H9146 [27SE]