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

Addresses

Global Legacy of Teilhard de Chardin: Harris Wofford, H988 [22JA]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, H2989–H2993 [3AP]

State of the Union: President Trump, S862–S866 [5FE], H1356–H1361 [5FE]

Amendments

Middle East: support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), H9298 [6DE]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), consideration (H. Res. 741), H9271 [5DE]

Sri Lanka: condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary of end of civil war, and protect freedom of religion (S. Res. 184), S3296 [10JN]

Ukraine: commemorate Revolution of Dignity, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine (S. Res. 74), S4859, S4860, S4861, S4862 [16JY]

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S7165 [18DE]

Articles and editorials

Conservatives’ Dishonest Use of ‘Religious Bigotry’ To Deflect Attention From Nominee’s Disturbing Records, S271 [16JA]

Letter From America—The ’69 Mets and Lessons for Today, S6662 [19NO]

Netanyahu Says ‘‘Our Full Right’’ To Annex Jordan Valley, Despite ICC Prosecutor Report, H9307 [6DE]

Senators Were Right To Ask Those Questions on Religion, S271 [16JA]

Timeline of Steve King’s Racist Remarks and Divisive Actions, E56 [16JA]

Vermont Episcopal Bishop Timothy Ely Announces Plan To Retire, S3044 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions

American Muslims: recognize historic contributions by community (see S. Res. 214), S3005 [21MY] (see H. Res. 276), H2938 [1AP]

Arab American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 335), H3340 [30AP]

Armed Forces: provide authority to defer mandatory separation at age 68 of chaplains or officers in medical specialties in Reserve components (see H.R. 3046), H4180 [30MY]

Asia: call for protection of human rights, religious freedom, and democracy in Bangladesh, combat Islamist militant threats to religious freedom in Bangladesh and Pakistan, and investigate terrorist affiliations (see H. Res. 160), H2315 [28FE]

Assyrian Genocide: commemorate anniversary, call on Turkey to officially recognize, and encourage education and public understanding of facts (see H. Res. 537), H7489 [2AU]

Bibi, Asia: grant political asylum to her and her immediate family due to religious persecution in Pakistan (see H. Res. 89), H1336 [30JA]

Brunei: impose sanctions on officials responsible for implementing newly revised penal code (see H.R. 2561), H3474 [7MY]

Burma: 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. 1186), S2434 [11AP] (see H.R. 3190), H4431 [11JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 33), S698 [28JA] (see H. Res. 51), H676 [16JA]

Central Conference of American Rabbis (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 145), S2270 [4AP]

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. 178), S293 [17JA] (see H.R. 649), H716 [17JA]

——— condemn persecution of Christians (see H. Res. 493), H5911 [16JY]

——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (see H.R. 1025), H1391 [6FE]

——— impose sanctions relative to surveillance of ethnic minorities within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (see S. 2386), S5248 [31JY]

——— remember victims of suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, call for investigation of massacre and release of political prisoners, and condemn intensifying repression and human rights violations (see S. Res. 221), S3106 [23MY]

——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world (see H. Res. 393), H4064 [21MY]

Christmas Day: express that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas (see H. Res. 769), H10609 [17DE]

Civil liberties: ensure due process protections of individuals against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic (see S. 505), S1382 [14FE] (see H.R. 1288), H2032 [14FE]

Courts: 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. 1269), H2031 [14FE]

Cuba: support pursuit of religious and political freedom and democratic reforms (see S. Res. 215), S3005 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: include questions on supremacism, extremism, and racism in the workplace and equal opportunity, command climate, and workplace and gender relations in certain surveys (see H.R. 3174), H4388 [10JN]

Dept. of Education: ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups (see S. 1168), S2433 [11AP] (see H.R. 3243), H4627 [12JN]

——— establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4776), H8297 [21OC]

——— require colleges and universities to publish information on religious exemptions to Title IX provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program (see H.R. 3555), H5256 [27JN]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit implementation or enforcement of rule on protection of statutory conscience rights in provision of health care services (see S. 2836), S6507 [12NO] (see H.R. 5036), H8782 [12NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow Homeland Security Grant Program funds to be used to safeguard faith-based community centers and houses of worship (see S. 1308), S2613 [2MY]

——— provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (see S. 1539), S2925 [16MY] (see H.R. 2476), H3438 [2MY]

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 (see S. 2043), S4629 [27JN] (see H.R. 3545), H5256 [27JN]

Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 635), H715 [17JA]

——— include reported sexual and gender-based violence in conflict in annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and include such violence as a basis for sanctions or travel restrictions (see S. 1777), S3319 [11JN] (see H.R. 3212), H4432 [11JN]

——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see S. 238), S698 [28JA] (see H.R. 221), H209 [3JA]

——— require reports on religious intolerance in Saudi Arabian educational materials (see S. 357), S919 [6FE] (see H.R. 554), H600 [15JA]

——— submit to Congress a report on designation of Muslim Brotherhood (organization) as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 2412), H3339 [30AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reorganize the Chaplain Service (see S. 3128), S7208 [19DE]

Dhaliwal, Sandeep S.: tribute (see H. Res. 616), H8095 [4OC]

Discrimination: condemn anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against minorities as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contrary to U.S. values and aspirations (see H. Res. 183), H2584 [7MR]

——— prohibit courts from awarding damages based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or actual or perceived sexual orientation when calculating future earnings potential in personal injury cases and claims (see S. 2512), S5602 [19SE] (see H.R. 4418), H7835 [19SE]

——— prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and protect the free exercise of religion (see H.R. 5331), H9345 [6DE]

——— provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 852), S1899 [14MR] (see H.R. 4009), H7464 [25JY]

Egypt: enact reforms to ensure Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens and take steps to end attacks on Christians (see H. Res. 49), H676 [16JA]

Employment: prevent workplace harassment, end mandatory arbitration and pre-employment non-disclosure agreements, expand civil rights protections, empower workers who report harassment, and eliminate tipped minimum wage (see S. 1082), S2328 [9AP] (see H.R. 2148), H3215 [9AP]

——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see S. 575), S1539 [27FE] (see H.R. 1521), H2366 [5MR]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 333), H3340 [30AP]

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 (see S. 1462), S2815 [14MY] (see H.R. 2708), H3788 [14MY]

Foreign policy: condemn global persecution of Christians or members of any faith and prioritize freedom of conscience and religious freedom in U.S. foreign policy consideration (see H. Res. 640), H8259 [18OC]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see S. Res. 458), S7208 [19DE] (see H. Res. 512), H7241 [23JY]

——— express support for freedom of conscience and oppose efforts to restrict tax-exempt status and other legal protections of religious organizations (see S.J. Res. 58), S5841 [16OC] (see H.J. Res. 78), H8457 [23OC]

——— express that disqualifying a nominee to Federal office on the basis of membership in the Knights of Columbus (organization) violates the Constitution (see S. Res. 19), S274 [16JA]

——— reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully (see H. Res. 56), H676 [16JA]

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1127), H1492 [8FE]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 357), S5749 [26SE] (see H. Res. 595), H7989 [25SE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 3), H210 [3JA]

Immigration: express that immigration makes the U.S. stronger, secure borders, condemn White supremacy and leaders who legitimize such ideology, deter domestic terrorism, and call for removal of extremist online content (see H. Res. 299), H3217 [9AP]

——— limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (see S. 2097), S4807 [11JY] (see H.R. 1011), H1390 [6FE]

——— provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the U.S. because of religion (see H.R. 590), H674 [16JA]

——— require country of origin of certain special immigrant religious workers to extend reciprocal treatment to U.S. nationals (see H.R. 772), H1210 [24JA]

——— rescind Executive actions suspending issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries, prohibit religious discrimination, and limit Presidential authority to suspend or restrict entry of a class of aliens (see S. 1123), S2386 [10AP] (see H.R. 2214), H3252 [10AP]

India: condemn human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, support Kashmiri self-determination, call for an end to communications blockade, and deescalate tensions with Pakistan (see H. Res. 724), H9169 [21NO]

——— end restrictions of communications and mass detention in Jammu and Kashmir and preserve religious freedom for all residents (see H. Res. 745), H9347 [6DE]

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. 374), H3727 [10MY]

——— observe Nowruz, the Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 238), H2745 [14MR]

Iraq: 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. 259), H2885 [27MR]

Islam: recognize as a great religion of the world (see H. Res. 544), H7528 [30AU]

Israel: recognize and affirm historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem, commend access of all faiths to holy sites there, and condemn UNESCO efforts to delegitimize that connection (see H. Res. 12), H210 [3JA]

Jews: condemn and combat anti-Semitism (see S. Res. 189), S2614 [2MY]

——— condemn anti-Semitism, racism, and intolerance, support freedom of religion, and investigate and hold perpetrators accountable for hate crimes and threats against the Jewish community (see H. Res. 47), H676 [16JA]

——— reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred (see H. Res. 72), H1171 [23JA]

King, Representative Steve: censure (see H. Res. 53), H676 [16JA]

——— condemn and censure relative to remarks about White supremacy and White nationalism (see H. Res. 40), H544 [14JA]

Law enforcement: eliminate racial, religious, or other discriminatory profiling (see S. 2355), S5247 [31JY]

Middle East: acknowledge vital role of Kurdish forces in stopping spread of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. Res. 361), S5896 [17OC]

——— address Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commend Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel (see H. Res. 138), H2042 [19FE]

——— recognize Israel’s sovereignty over, and promote and conduct joint projects on, Golan Heights, and ensure Syria faces consequences for killing civilians, ethnic cleansing, and use of weapons of mass destruction (see S. 567), S1493 [26FE] (see H.R. 1372), H2233 [26FE]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (see H. Res. 326), H3284 [25AP] (see H. Res. 518), H7377 [24JY]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), consideration (see H. Res. 741), H9255 [4DE]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution and express that unilateral annexation of portions of the West Bank jeopardizes that solution (see S. Res. 234), S3252 [5JN]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 334), H3340 [30AP]

National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see S. 497), S1382 [14FE] (see H.R. 2979), H4162 [23MY]

Nazi Party—World War II: commemorate anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, pay tribute to victims and their families, and support efforts to address Holocaust legacy and combat anti-Semitism (see S. Res. 417), S6507 [12NO]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J.: tribute (see S. Res. 240), S3284 [10JN]

Omar, Representative: condemn comments characterized as anti-Semitic (see H. Res. 241), H2745 [14MR]

Public welfare programs: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see S. 274), S769 [30JA] (see H.R. 897), H1334 [30JA]

Racial relations: recognize transnational White supremacist extremism as a major global threat (see H. Res. 732), H9175 [22NO]

——— reject White nationalism and White supremacy (see H. Res. 41), H544 [14JA]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 343), H3405 [1MY] (see H. Res. 424), H4313 [4JN]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 738), H1171 [23JA]

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. 32), S698 [28JA]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: eliminate applicability to the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1408), H2271 [27FE]

Romeike, Uwe and family: relief (see H.R. 4616), H8095 [4OC]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday (see H. Res. 689), H8784 [12NO]

——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday, contributions and sacrifices of Sikh Americans, and discrimination Sikh Americans have faced (see S. Res. 393), S6333 [31OC] (see S. Res. 427), S6605 [14NO] (see H. Res. 538), H7492 [6AU] (see H. Res. 680), H8739 [8NO]

——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 321), H3270 [15AP]

Simon, Arthur: tribute (see H. Res. 378), H3789 [14MY]

Southeast Asia: call on Burma and Bangladesh to ensure return of the Rohingya refugees displaced by ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo (see S. Res. 34), S742 [29JA]

Sri Lanka: condemn terrorist attacks, support peace and security of religious communities, and protect freedom of religion (see S. Res. 176), S2516 [30AP] (see H. Res. 336), H3404 [1MY]

——— condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary and address root causes of civil war, protect vulnerable communities, and acknowledge importance of long-term political settlement (see H. Res. 346), H3405 [1MY]

——— condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary of end of civil war, and protect freedom of religion (see S. Res. 184), S2614 [2MY]

——— observe anniversary of end of civil war, commemorate lives lost, commend reconciliation efforts between diverse ethnic and religious communities, reform security sector, and prosecute war crimes (see H. Res. 442), H4695 [13JN]

Syria: oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (see S.J. Res. 57), S5793 [15OC] (see H.J. Res. 77), H8143 [15OC] (see H. Res. 625), H8111 [11OC]

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism (see S.J. Res. 59), S5966 [22OC]

——— reaffirm unique collaboration among U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations, and Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians (see S. Res. 153), S2387 [10AP] (see H. Res. 310), H3256 [10AP]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see S. 501), S1382 [14FE] (see S. 632), S1594 [28FE] (see S. 1282), S2612 [2MY] (see H.R. 513), H518 [11JA] (see H.R. 1223), H2029 [14FE] (see H.R. 1545), H2367 [5MR]

——— 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. 4169), H7492 [6AU]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 2177), H3216 [9AP]

——— 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. 574), S1539 [27FE] (see H.R. 1521), H2366 [5MR]

——— provide a tax credit or refund for certain Federal insurance taxes for employees who are members of religious faiths which oppose participation in such insurance (see H.R. 2714), H3788 [14MY]

Tibet: recognize significance of genuine autonomy of Tibet and the Tibetan people and the work the Dalai Lama has done to promote global peace, harmony, and understanding (see H. Res. 697), H8826 [13NO]

Tibetan Policy Act: modify and reauthorize (see S. 2539), S5663 [24SE] (see H.R. 4331), H7711 [13SE]

Trump, President: condemn racist comments directed at certain Members of Congress and call for celebration of ethnic, racial, and religious diversity of the U.S. (see H. Res. 494), H5911 [16JY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see S. 246), S698 [28JA] (see H.R. 810), H1242 [28JA]

——— support Executive order on combating anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 764), H10265 [14DE]

U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (see H.R. 4118), H7480 [30JY]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see S. 2503), S5577 [18SE] (see H.R. 5379), H10015 [10DE]

Ukraine: call for immediate cessation of all Russian military activities and oppose violations against religious freedom (see H.R. 5408), H10257 [12DE]

——— commemorate Revolution of Dignity, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine (see S. Res. 74), S1384 [14FE]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 1383), H2234 [26FE]

Wise, Isaac M.: tribute (see S. Res. 145), S2270 [4AP]

Essays

State of the Union: Caroline Cassell, S767 [30JA]

——— Firdaus Muhammad, S739 [29JA]

——— Simon Rosenbaum, S796 [31JA]

Excerpts

‘‘Seven Miracles That Saved America—Why They Matter and Why We Should Have Hope,’’ Representative Stewart and Ted Stewart, H7717 [17SE]

Homilies

Feast of the Epiphany: Benjamin Hawley, S81 [9JA]

Paul M. (Marty) Donnelly Funeral: Tony Gallagher, E290 [12MR]

Letters

Assessing impact of religious beliefs in vetting candidates for public office: Gary Edwards, S271 [16JA]

Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7883, H7884 [24SE]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7884 [24SE]

——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7884 [24SE]

——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7884 [24SE]

Knights of Columbus (organization) financial support of political causes and ability of members who are nominees to Federal office to remain impartial: Glenn Northern, Catholics for Choice (organization), S270 [16JA]

Letter from Birmingham, AL, City Jail: Martin Luther King, Jr., S2309–S2313 [9AP]

Representative Gabbard comments about Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) members’ questioning of district court nominee about religious affiliations: Lisa H. Gibson, Ray Markey, and Maya Maxym, S270 [16JA]

Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Robert B. Goldberg, Jewish Federations of North America, H4366 [10JN]

Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9205 [3DE], E1558 [9DE]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H9205 [3DE]

——— Representative Schiff, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E1558 [9DE]

Motions

King, Representative Steve: censure (H. Res. 53), H663 [16JA]

Notices

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 3190, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H7898 [24SE]

Prayers

Prayer for Victims of Odessa, TX, Shooting: Representative Conaway, H7586 [10SE]

Proclamations

Religious Freedom Day Observance: President Trump, E60 [17JA]

Proposals

Condemn and censure Representative Steve King relative to remarks about White supremacy and White nationalism, H536, H537 [14JA]

President Trump impeachment, H5857 [16JY]

Remarks in House

Aberdeen, NJ: anniversary of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, E1278 [11OC]

Alexandria, VA: anniversary of Ebenezer Baptist Church, E257 [6MR]

Altamont, IL: anniversary of St. Paul Blue Point Lutheran Church, E734 [10JN]

American Clergy Leadership Conference (organization): tribute to National Parents’ Day Award Luncheon, E1163 [17SE]

American Jewish Committee of Cincinnati: anniversary, E521 [1MY]

American Syrian Arab Cultural Association: tribute, E1334 [23OC]

Ansonia, CT: anniversary of Macedonia Baptist Church, E608 [16MY]

Arab American Heritage Month: observance, E520 [1MY], E569 [9MY]

Armed Forces: require eligibility to serve be based on gender-neutral occupational standards and prohibit exclusions based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex, including gender identity and sexual orientation, H5546, H5547 [10JY]

Arthur, Kay: Scenic City Women’s Network Lydia Impact Award recipient, H3137 [9AP]

Asbury Park, NJ: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1399 [5NO]

Assyrian Genocide: commemorate anniversary, call on Turkey to officially recognize, and encourage education and public understanding of facts (H. Res. 537), H7249 [24JY]

Assyrian Memorial Day: observance, E1049 [13AU], E1158 [17SE]

Assyrian New Year: observance, H2839 [27MR]

Bainbridge, GA: anniversary of Nelson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E608 [16MY]

Berks County, PA: tribute to March for Life, H3718 [10MY]

Bezzubikoff, Andrei: Young Israel of Scarsdale, NY (synagogue) Distinguished Award recipient, E317 [18MR]

Bible: importance and impact on individuals and on development of American culture, H9104–H9110 [20NO]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene, E1374 [30OC]

Bryan, TX: anniversary of First Baptist Bryan Business Men’s Bible Class, E576 [10MY]

Burma: condemn acts of violence against Rohingya population and provide assistance to refugees, H4425 [11JN]

——— limit military cooperation and apply sanctions to perpetrators of human rights abuses including against the Rohingya, H5545 [10JY]

——— 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. 3190), H7874, H7878–H7885 [24SE]

Capitol Worship (organization): tribute, H3483 [8MY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, E103 [29JA]

Center Ridge, AR: tribute to Victory Mission Bible Training Center, H7236 [23JY]

Charis Bible College: anniversary, E1195 [24SE]

Chesapeake, VA: anniversary of Providence United Church of Christ, E667 [23MY]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (H.R. 649), H3323 [30AP]

——— condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (S. 178), H9201–H9208 [3DE]

——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, H4151 [23MY]

——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (H.R. 1025), H3323 [30AP], H9206 [3DE]

——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world, H4298–H4302 [4JN], E702 [4JN]

——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world (H. Res. 393), H4231–H4236 [4JN]

Christians: global persecution, H3723 [10MY], H7137 [18JY]

Christmas Day: observance, H12288 [19DE]

Coderniz, Albert A.: Catholic Charities of Merced, CA (organization) Harvest of Hope honoree, E1053 [16AU]

Columbus, IN: support grant for First Christian Church renovation, H10022 [11DE]

Committee on Natural Resources (House): proposal to remove phrase ‘‘so help me God’’ from oath taken by witnesses before testimony, H1272 [29JA], H1318 [30JA]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H350–H355 [9JA]

——— reaffirm commitment to American values, H1508 [11FE]

——— tribute to National Prayer Breakfast, H1398 [7FE], H1485 [8FE]

Cookeville, TN: anniversary of Caney Fork Baptist Church, E602 [15MY]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E1443 [14NO]

Culpeper, VA: Islamic Center of Culpeper groundbreaking of new mosque, E1459 [18NO]

Dept. of Defense: ensure cultural competence and diversity are considered in recruitment and retention efforts for mental health providers, H5659 [11JY]

Dept. of Education: establish competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 4776), E1314 [21OC]

Dept. of HHS: restore conscience protection rule to protect health care professionals from being coerced into performing procedures that violate their beliefs, H4406, H4407 [11JN], H4530, H4531 [12JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (H.R. 2476), H4365–H4367 [10JN]

Dept. of Justice: Domestic Terrorism Counsel funding, H4934 [20JN]

Dept. of State: hosting of Ministerial To Advance Religious Freedom, H7235 [23JY]

——— implementation of visa waiver process relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, H5042 [24JN]

——— 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. 221), H434–H437 [10JA], H550 [15JA], E35 [11JA]

——— prohibit funding for Commission on Unalienable Rights, H4677 [13JN]

——— require reports on religious intolerance in Saudi Arabian educational materials (H.R. 554), H2513 [7MR]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Calvary Baptist Church, E971 [24JY]

——— anniversary of Christ Cathedral Baptist Church, E1361 [29OC]

——— anniversary of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1363 [29OC]

Dhaliwal, Sandeep S.: tribute (H. Res. 616), E1252 [4OC]

Discrimination: condemn all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance, H711 [17JA], H3323 [30AP], H3344 [1MY]

——— condemn and address all forms of racism, bigotry, religious or ethnic bias, and discrimination, H8588–H8590 [29OC], H8822 [13NO]

——— condemn anti-Semitic violence, E580 [10MY]

——— condemn anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against minorities as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contrary to U.S. values and aspirations (H. Res. 183), H2512, H2547–H2555 [7MR], H2604–H2607, H2612 [8MR], H2741 [14MR], H9281 [5DE], E277 [8MR], E279 [11MR], E311 [14MR]

——— condemn anti-Semitism as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contrary to U.S. values and aspirations, H2609 [8MR]

——— condemn rule that allows healthcare workers to discriminate against patients based on their religious beliefs, H3719 [10MY]

——— ensure prohibition on discrimination on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity does not violate freedom of religion, H3849 [16MY], H3938–H3940, H3943, H3944 [17MY]

District of Columbia: tribute to Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, E892 [10JY]

East Orange, NJ: anniversary of Peaceful Zion Baptist Church, H9280 [5DE]

Edwardsville, IL: anniversary of Mount Joy Missionary Baptist Church, E1025 [2AU]

Effingham, SC: anniversary of Mount Rona Missionary Baptist Church, E445 [10AP]

Egypt: enact reforms to ensure Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens and take steps to end attacks on Christians (H. Res. 49), H607 [16JA]

Elgin, IL: tribute to Second Baptist Church of Elgin, E189 [19FE]

Erie, MI: anniversary of St. Joseph Catholic Parish, E1083 [30AU]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 333), H3399–H3401 [1MY]

Fairfax Station, VA: anniversary of Antioch Baptist Church, E259 [6MR]

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, H1276 [29JA]

FBI: submit report on domestic terrorism activity in the U.S., H5908 [16JY]

Flemingsburg, KY: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E1083 [30AU]

Florence, SC: anniversary of Trinity Baptist Church, E448 [10AP]

40 Days for Life (organization): tribute to vigil held to end abortion, H8600 [30OC]

Franklin, TN: anniversary of West Harpeth Primitive Baptist Church, E1245 [4OC]

Freedom of religion: express that disqualifying a nominee to Federal office on the basis of membership in the Knights of Columbus (organization) violates the Constitution (S. Res. 19), H2325 [5MR]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of St. Rest Baptist Church, E1095 [6SE]

Fresno Pacific University: anniversary, E1425 [12NO]

Frisco, TX: anniversary of Hamilton Chapel Baptist Church, E1067 [20AU]

Garden Grove, CA: tribute to Christ Cathedral, E942 [18JY]

General Baptist Deacons Association: anniversary, E330 [21MR]

Gilbert, AZ: anniversary of Evident Life Church, E1087 [30AU]

Greenview, IL: anniversary of Greenview Christian Church, E405 [4AP], E552 [7MY]

Groveland, FL: anniversary of Zion Lutheran Church, H3998 [20MY]

Guyton, GA: anniversary of Guyton United Methodist Church Men’s Bible Class, H3551 [9MY]

Hamden, CT: anniversary of Mount Zion Seventh-Day Adventist Church, E1189 [20SE]

Hammond, IN: anniversary of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, E1007 [30JY]

Honesdale, PA: anniversary of Congregation Beth Israel, E1612 [18DE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims of shooting at Chabad of Poway, CA, Synagogue, H3295 [29AP]

Houston, TX: tribute to Clear Lake African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1056 [16AU], E1125 [10SE]

Hull, TX: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E947 [18JY]

Huntsville, TX: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Huntsville, E1102 [6SE]

India: commend efforts to bring stability to Jammu and Kashmir regions, H9067 [20NO], E1385 [31OC], E1640 [23DE]

——— end restrictions of communications and mass detention in Jammu and Kashmir and preserve religious freedom for all residents (H. Res. 745), H9383 [9DE]

Inkster, MI: anniversary of Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, E1190 [20SE]

——— anniversary of Smith Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1281 [15OC]

Interfaith Tampa Bay (organization): anniversary of Interfaith Pride Worship Service, E811 [20JN]

Iraq: provide for integration of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) into Iraqi and Kurdish security forces, H5630 [11JY]

——— 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, H352 [9JA], E917 [15JY]

Israel: report on congressional delegation trip, H8046–H8050 [26SE]

Jackson, MO: anniversary of Old McKendree Chapel, E1199 [24SE]

Jackson, MS: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Jackson Carols by Candlelight event, H10235 [12DE]

Jews: affirm that it is within national security interests of the U.S. to combat anti-Semitism and express support for Israel, H1554 [13FE]

——— condemn acts of anti-Semitism, H10128 [12DE]

——— reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred, H1527 [13FE], H2818 [26MR], H7137 [18JY]

——— reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred (H. Res. 72), H1276 [29JA], H2378 [6MR]

Kansas City, MO: anniversary of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, E858 [27JN]

Katy, TX: reopening and anniversary of New Hope Presbyterian Church, E284 [11MR]

King, Representative Steve: censure (H. Res. 53), H662 [16JA]

——— condemn and censure relative to remarks about White supremacy and White nationalism, E56 [16JA]

——— condemn and censure relative to remarks about White supremacy and White nationalism (H. Res. 40), H535 [14JA], H578 [15JA], H2378 [6MR]

——— remarks about White supremacy and White nationalism, H573–H578 [15JA]

Knights of Columbus (organization): tribute, H983 [22JA], H3827 [15MY]

Kukiqi, Tahir: oppose deportation, H8606 [30OC]

Lafayette, TN: anniversary of Lafayette Church of Christ, E663 [23MY]

Laguna, NM: tribute to Pueblo of Laguna Village Feast Days, E1313 [21OC]

Lemont, IL: anniversary of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish, E1404 [8NO]

LifeChoices Health Network: anniversary, E1209 [26SE]

Loren, Miriam and Ari: Young Israel of Scarsdale, NY (synagogue) Community Service Award recipients, E316 [18MR]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Indian American Cultural Center of Northwest Indiana Hindu Religious Center, E415 [8AP]

Michigan City, IN: anniversary of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, E1219 [27SE]

Michigan Muslim Community Council: tribute, E1275 [11OC]

Middle East: address Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commend Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel (H. Res. 138), E190 [19FE]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria, H8563 [29OC]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), H9298–H9308, H9341 [6DE], H10026 [11DE], E1559 [9DE]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), consideration (H. Res. 741), H9265–H9271 [5DE]

Morality and ethics: assessment of personal character based on perceived offensive comments about marginalized communities, H7778 [19SE], H8670 [30OC]

——— historical importance of Christian values, H1273 [29JA], H3247–H3249 [10AP], H3722 [10MY], H3956–H3961 [17MY], H9261 [5DE]

Morrisville, PA: tribute to Morrisville Presbyterian Church food center, H610 [16JA]

Mount Vernon, NY: anniversary of Friendship Worship Center, E466 [15AP]

Muslim Community Association of Ann Arbor, MI, and Vicinity: tribute, E1336 [23OC]

National Bible Week: observance, H9104–H9110 [20NO], H9126 [21NO]

National Clergy Appreciation Day: observance, E1276 [11OC]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (H. Res. 334), E528 [2MY]

——— observance, H3409, H3429 [2MY]

National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies, H7435 [25JY]

Nebraska: tribute to foster care organizations, H4017 [21MY]

New Rochelle, NY: anniversary of Family Christian Center, E1372 [30OC]

——— anniversary of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, E1370 [30OC]

New Waverly, TX: anniversary of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Parish, E1555 [6DE]

Newby-Alexander, Cassandra: Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities Tidewater Chapter Humanitarian Award recipient, E300 [13MR]

Norfolk, VA: anniversary of Ohef Sholom Temple, E311 [14MR]

North Wilkesboro, NC: tribute to Samaritan’s Purse (organization) new Ministry Center, H4058 [21MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require report on Chinese repression of ethnic Muslim minorities in Xinjiang region to assess and identify financial and technological support by U.S. companies, H5904 [16JY]

Omar, Representative: call for removal from Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2378 [6MR]

Pakistan: condemn abduction of Hindu girls and young women and forced marriage and conversion to Islam, E521 [1MY]

Park Hill, KY: allegations of misconduct of Covington Catholic High School students during visit to District of Columbia, H7862 [20SE]

Pascagoula, MS: anniversary of St. Peter’s Baptist Church, E1377 [30OC]

Perkasie, PA: tribute to First Baptist Church of Perkasie Revivals community center and mobile unit, H5088 [25JN]

Poway, CA: condemn shooting at Chabad of Poway Synagogue, H3297, H3298 [29AP], H3310 [30AP], H3397 [1MY], E533 [2MY]

——— condemn shooting at Chabad of Poway Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, H3288 [29AP]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Gainesville and Manassas, E509 [30AP]

Providence, RI: anniversary of Church of St. Michael the Archangel, E446 [10AP]

Racial relations: reject White nationalism and White supremacy (H. Res. 41), H535 [14JA], H572–H578, H593 [15JA], H609 [16JA], H7458 [25JY], E64 [17JA], E137 [6FE]

Ramadan: recognize holiday of Eid al-Fitr, breaking of the Ramadan fast, H4296 [4JN]

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association: endorsement of H.R. 2407, Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, H8606 [30OC]

Religious Freedom Day: observance, H607, H663 [16JA]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: eliminate applicability to the District of Columbia (H.R. 1408), E217 [27FE]

Religious Freedom Week: observance, H5089 [25JN]

Robbins, Risë and Marc: Young Israel of Scarsdale, NY (synagogue) Keter Shem Tov honorees, E319 [18MR]

Rock Falls, IL: anniversary of Rock Falls United Methodist Church, E993 [25JY]

Rogers City, MI: anniversary of St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Parish, E716 [5JN]

Rolla, MO: anniversary of Greentree Christian Church, E886 [10JY]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Buddhist Church of Florin, E1200 [24SE]

Samaritan Ministries (organization): anniversary, E1280 [11OC]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary of St. Leonard Catholic Church, E1123 [10SE]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Eastside Church of God in Christ, E171 [13FE]

Sellersville, PA: anniversary of St. Michael’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, H3850 [16MY]

Serrano family: Catholic Charities of Merced, CA (organization) Harvest of Hope honorees, E1056 [16AU]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday, contributions and sacrifices of Sikh Americans, and discrimination Sikh Americans have faced, H8147 [16OC], E1485 [21NO]

——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday, contributions and sacrifices of Sikh Americans, and discrimination Sikh Americans have faced (H. Res. 680), E1415 [12NO]

——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday (H. Res. 689), H8776 [12NO], H8815 [13NO]

——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, H2819 [26MR], H2834 [27MR]

Souderton, PA: tribute to Grace Bible Church, H2836 [27MR]

Spring, TX: anniversary of Oak Ridge Baptist Church, E1141 [12SE]

Springfield, MO: anniversary of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, E937 [17JY]

Sri Lanka: anniversary of civil war, H4149 [23MY]

——— call for increased human rights, H4149 [23MY]

St. Peter, IL: anniversary of St. Peter Lutheran Church, E1198 [24SE]

Staten Island Council of Jewish Organizations: tribute, H9187 [3DE]

Stewart, Columba: National Endowment for the Humanities Jefferson Lecturer in the Humanities designee, H7563 [10SE]

Syria: call for Turkey to cease military action against Syrian Kurds and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, H8561 [29OC]

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, H8140 [15OC], H8153 [16OC], H8206 [17OC], H8252 [18OC], H8263 [21OC]

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), H8148, H8157–H8163 [16OC], H8247, H8249 [18OC], H8575 [29OC], H8793 [13NO]

Terrorism: strengthen border security to combat threat of terrorism, H4688 [13JN]

Texarkana, TX: anniversary of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, E1508 [26NO]

Thayer, IL: anniversary of Thayer United Methodist Church, E713 [5JN]

Tiffin, OH: anniversary of Sisters of St. Francis, E858 [27JN]

Tlaib, Representative: condemn comments characterized as anti-Semitic, H3797 [15MY]

Trinidad, CO: anniversary of Temple Aaron, E926 [16JY]

Trump, President: condemn racist comments directed at certain Members of Congress and call for celebration of ethnic, racial, and religious diversity of the U.S. (H. Res. 494), H5834 [16JY]

——— evaluation of administration, H5312 [10JY], H10236 [12DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to race relations, H2108 [26FE], H8588–H8590 [29OC], H8822 [13NO]

——— impeachment, H8382–H8384 [22OC], H8589 [29OC], H8668–H8675 [30OC]

——— State of the Union Message, H1365 [6FE]

Turner, Jesse: 400 Years of African-American History Commission Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1552 [6DE]

Verma, Alok K.: Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities Tidewater Chapter Humanitarian Award recipient, E302 [13MR]

Victoria, TX: anniversary of Faith Family Church, E1236 [1OC]

Wainger, Patricia: Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities Tidewater Chapter Humanitarian Award recipient, E301 [13MR]

Wheeling, WV: anniversary of Temple Shalom, E1029 [2AU]

World War II: recognize National Day of Remembrance to observe anniversary of Executive order restricting freedom of Japanese Americans, E209 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Beloit, WI: anniversary of Emmanuel Baptist Church, S3100 [23MY]

Catholic Church: allegations of misconduct and abuse by members of the clergy, S81 [9JA]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 33), S1023 [6FE]

Central Conference of American Rabbis (organization): anniversary (S. Res. 145), S2282 [4AP]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities, S6848 [4DE]

——— condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (S. 178), S5450–S5452 [11SE]

——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, S1783 [12MR]

——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, S6797 [3DE]

——— remember victims of suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, call for investigation of massacre and release of political prisoners, and condemn intensifying repression and human rights violations (S. Res. 221), S3268 [5JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (H.R. 2476), S7226 [19DE]

——— provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (S. 1539), S4613 [27JN]

Dept. of State: report to Congress on human rights violations by Turkey in operations against Syrian Kurds, S6374 [5NO]

Freedom of religion: express support for freedom of conscience and oppose efforts to restrict tax-exempt status and other legal protections of religious organizations (S.J. Res. 58), S5849, S5852 [16OC], S5857 [17OC]

——— express that disqualifying a nominee to Federal office on the basis of membership in the Knights of Columbus (organization) violates the Constitution (S. Res. 19), S265, S266, S270 [16JA]

——— reaffirm importance of religion and freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully, S6053 [23OC]

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion: tribute, S5837 [16OC]

Jews: condemn and combat anti-Semitism (S. Res. 189), S3620–S3622 [13JN]

——— reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred, S2625 [6MY]

——— reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred (H. Res. 72), S1672 [6MR], S1717 [7MR]

John Brown University: anniversary, S5661 [24SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: importance of letter from Birmingham, AL, City Jail on justice and social change, S2308, S2309, S2313 [9AP]

Kraft, Robert: Genesis Prize Foundation Genesis Prize recipient, S140 [10JA]

Middle East: acknowledge vital role of Kurdish forces in stopping spread of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (S. Res. 361), S5884 [17OC]

——— Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S6662 [19NO], S6748 [21NO]

——— oppose decision to support Israeli settlements of the West Bank and support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, S6748 [21NO]

Mount St. Joseph University: anniversary, S4564 [26JN]

National Day of Prayer: observance, S2536 [1MY]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J.: tribute (S. Res. 240), S3276 [10JN]

Park Hill, KY: allegations of misconduct of Covington Catholic High School students during visit to District of Columbia, S489 [23JA]

Poway, CA: condemn shooting at Chabad of Poway Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S2474, S2476 [29AP]

Providence, RI: anniversary of Church of St. Michael the Archangel, S1381 [14FE]

——— anniversary of Congdon Street Baptist Church, S5571, S5572 [18SE]

Public welfare programs: prohibit social services organizations that receive Federal funding from discriminating based on religious beliefs, S5222–S5224 [31JY]

Senate: anniversary of election of first Senate chaplain, S2470 [29AP]

Sessions, Jeff: assessment of tenure as Attorney General, S1312 [13FE]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday, contributions and sacrifices of Sikh Americans, and discrimination Sikh Americans have faced, S5805 [16OC]

——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday, contributions and sacrifices of Sikh Americans, and discrimination Sikh Americans have faced (S. Res. 393), S6614 [14NO]

——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, S2016 [27MR]

Sri Lanka: condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary and address root causes of civil war, protect vulnerable communities, and acknowledge importance of long-term political settlement, S2919 [16MY], S3047 [22MY]

——— condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary of end of civil war, and protect freedom of religion (S. Res. 184), S3296 [10JN]

Sutherland Springs, TX: tribute to opening of new Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church, S2904 [16MY]

Syria: assessment of ongoing conflict between Turkey and Syrian Kurds and U.S. efforts to advance resolution to such conflict, S5820–S5822 [16OC], S6137 [24OC], S6264 [30OC], S6310 [31OC]

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, S5777, S5778 [15OC], S5809, S5810 [16OC], S5865, S5867, S5881–S5887 [17OC], S5911 [21OC], S6146–S6150 [24OC], S6637 [19NO], S6683 [20NO]

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), S5852 [16OC], S5856, S5857, S5870, S5871 [17OC], S5933, S5945, S5946 [22OC], S6054 [23OC], S6149 [24OC]

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism, S6492–S6494 [12NO], S6515 [13NO]

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism (S.J. Res. 59), S5931, S6047, S6048 [22OC], S6053 [23OC], S6149 [24OC], S6455 [7NO]

——— oppose end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, respect agreements, provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), unanimous-consent request, S5869, S5870 [17OC], S5946 [22OC]

Trump, President: condemn decision to invite certain individuals with anti-Semitic views to the White House social media summit, S4745 [10JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S4800 [11JY], S4832–S4834 [16JY], S4991 [23JY]

Turkey: U.S. policy relative to increasing aggression in Eastern Mediterranean, human rights violations, purchase of Russian air defense system, and operations against Syrian Kurds, S6372–S6374 [5NO], S6430–S6432 [6NO]

Tuscumbia, AL: anniversary of High Street Church of Christ, S5491 [16SE]

Ukraine: commemorate Revolution of Dignity, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine (S. Res. 74), S4860–S4864 [16JY]

Wise, Isaac M.: tribute (S. Res. 145), S2282 [4AP]

Yale University: decision of Yale Law School to expand nondiscrimination policy to students who are affiliated with or work for organizations that have discriminatory hiring practices, S2304 [9AP]

Reports

Final Report to the Deputy Attorney General Concerning the 1993 Confrontation at the Mount Carmel Complex, Waco, TX (2000): Dept. of Justice (excerpt), H2730 [14MR]

Reports filed

Call on Burma and Bangladesh To Ensure Return of Rohingya Refugees Displaced by Ethnic Cleansing Conducted by Burmese Military and To Release Journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 34), S4698 [8JY]

Commemorate Revolution of Dignity, Commend Democratic Reforms and Military Readiness in Ukraine, Condemn Russian Actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, Recognize Orthodox Church of Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 74), S3164 [3JN]

Condemn Terrorist Attacks and Offer Condolences to Victims, Observe Anniversary of End of Civil War, and Protect Freedom of Religion in Sri Lanka: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 184), S3164 [3JN]

Consideration of H. Res. 326, Support U.S. Role in Efforts To Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through a Negotiated Two-State Solution: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 741) (H. Rept. 116–322), H9255 [4DE]

Protecting Faith-Based and Nonprofit Organizations From Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1539) (S. Rept. 116–89), S5406 [10SE]

Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 116–92), H4179 [30MY]

Support U.S. Role in Efforts To Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through a Negotiated Two-State Solution: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 116–242), H8226 [17OC]

Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 178), S3164 [3JN]

Statements

Temple Lev Tikvah Interfaith Center Relationship With Church of the Holy Apostles in Virginia Beach, VA: Israel Zoberman, Temple Lev Tikvah, E815 [21JN]

Tables

Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3190, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H7899 [24SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 41, reject White nationalism and White supremacy, H572 [15JA]

H. Res. 53, censure Representative Steve King, H662 [16JA]

H. Res. 183, condemn anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against minorities as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contrary to U.S. values and aspirations, H2547 [7MR]

H. Res. 326, support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution, H9298 [6DE]

H. Res. 393, remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world, H4231 [4JN]

H. Res. 741, consideration of H. Res. 326, support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution, H9265 [5DE]

H.J. Res. 77, oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, H8157 [16OC]

H.R. 221, Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act, H434 [10JA]

H.R. 2476, Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act, H4365 [10JN]

H.R. 3190, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H7878–H7883 [24SE]

S. 178, Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act, S5450–S5452 [11SE], H9201–H9203 [3DE]

S. Res. 19, express that disqualifying a nominee to Federal office on the basis of membership in the Knights of Columbus (organization) violates the Constitution, S266, S277 [16JA]

S. Res. 32, 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, S701 [28JA]

S. Res. 33, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S701 [28JA]

S. Res. 34, call on Burma and Bangladesh to ensure return of the Rohingya refugees displaced by ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, S744 [29JA]

S. Res. 74, commemorate Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine, S1389 [14FE], S4863 [16JY]

S. Res. 145, tribute to Isaac M. Wise and Central Conference of American Rabbis (organization) anniversary, S2280 [4AP]

S. Res. 153, reaffirm unique collaboration among U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations, and Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians, S2390 [10AP]

S. Res. 176, condemn terrorist attacks, support peace and security of religious communities, and protect freedom of religion in Sri Lanka, S2523 [30AP]

S. Res. 184, condemn terrorist attacks, offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary of end of civil war, and protect freedom of religion in Sri Lanka, S2620 [2MY]

S. Res. 184, condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary of end of civil war, and protect freedom of religion in Sri Lanka, S3296 [10JN]

S. Res. 189, condemn and combat anti-Semitism, S2622 [2MY]

S. Res. 214, recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community, S3009 [21MY]

S. Res. 215, support pursuit of religious and political freedom and democratic reforms in Cuba, S3010 [21MY]

S. Res. 221, remember victims of suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, call for investigation of massacre and release of political prisoners, and condemn intensifying repression and human rights violations in China, S3115 [23MY]

S. Res. 234, support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution and express that unilateral annexation of portions of the West Bank jeopardizes that solution, S3263 [5JN]

S. Res. 240, tribute to Lloyd J. Ogilvie, S3292 [10JN]

S. Res. 357, tribute to Mohandas (Mahatma) K. Gandhi, S5757 [26SE]

S. Res. 361, acknowledge vital role of Kurdish forces in stopping spread of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S5901 [17OC]

S. Res. 393, recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday, contributions and sacrifices of Sikh Americans, and discrimination Sikh Americans have faced, S6339 [31OC]

S. Res. 417, commemorate anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, by Nazi Party during World War II, pay tribute to victims and their families, and support efforts to address Holocaust legacy and combat anti-Semitism, S6510 [12NO]

S. Res. 427, recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday, contributions and sacrifices of Sikh Americans, and discrimination Sikh Americans have faced, S6612 [14NO]

S. Res. 458, call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws, S7213 [19DE]

S.J. Res. 58, express support for freedom of conscience and oppose efforts to restrict tax-exempt status and other legal protections of religious organizations, S5850 [16OC]

S.J. Res. 59, oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action in Syria, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism, S5974 [22OC]