CHURCHES, SYNAGOGUES, AND MOSQUES related term(s) Religion

Articles and editorials

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

Bills and resolutions

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

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

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]

Freedom of religion: 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]

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

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

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]

New Zealand: condemn terrorist attacks in Christchurch, offer condolences to victims and their families, stand in solidarity with people, and recognize threat posed by White supremacist terrorism (see S. Res. 124), S2043 [27MR]

Poway, CA: condemn attack on Chabad of Poway Synagogue, offer condolences to victims, commend first responders, and condemn anti-Semitism, white supremacy, white nationalism, and all forms of hatred (see S. Res. 231), S3252 [5JN] (see H. Res. 364), H3679 [9MY]

Taxation: clarify retirement income account rules relative to church controlled organizations (see S. 836), S1899 [14MR]

——— 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]

Eulogies

Tatum, Lloyd (Happy): by Represenative Rogers, E772 [13JN]

Letters

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

Lists

Dale City, VA, Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E420 [8AP]

Proclamations

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

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]

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

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

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

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

Bond County, IL: tribute to DAR Greenville-Benjamin Mills Chapter, E695 [3JN]

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]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Newtown Quaker Meeting youth members, H4397 [11JN]

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

Carlis, Ian and Patty: Congregation Keneseth Israel, Allentown, PA, honorees, E620 [17MY]

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

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

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

CommonFood Centre County (organization): tribute to food distribution event at Port Matilda Baptist Church, H8967 [19NO]

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

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

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E420 [8AP]

Davie County, NC: tribute to Davie County firefighters for response to Mocksville, NC, church fire sparked by lightning strike, H4928 [20JN]

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

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

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

——— anniversary of Hope and Grace Bible Church, E1264 [8OC]

——— anniversary of Perfecting Church, E1263 [8OC]

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

Discrimination: 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]

——— 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]

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

Episcopal Homes of Minnesota (organization): anniversary, E1161 [17SE]

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

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

Fairplay, CO: tribute to residents and businesses for assistance rendered to stranded motorists during snowstorm, E1551 [6DE]

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

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

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

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

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: commend Living Water International Apostolic Ministries for providing services and supplies to migrants in response to U.S. Customs and Border Protection raids, H5816 [15JY]

——— 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]

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

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

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]

——— reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred, 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]

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

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

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

Marshall, MO: tribute to Free Will Baptist Church of Pennytown, E1016 [30JY]

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

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

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

——— anniversary of Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church, E1371 [30OC]

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

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]

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

North Little Rock, AR: tribute to Immaculate Conception Church and School choir for participation in Dublin Choral Festival, H963 [22JA]

Omaha, NE: condemn vandalism of headstones at Temple Israel Cemetery, H8906 [15NO]

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]

——— anniversary of Congdon Street Baptist Church, E1174 [18SE]

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

Schuylerville, NY: anniversary of Quaker Springs Methodist Church, E1237 [1OC]

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

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

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

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

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]

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

Tucson, AZ: tribute to efforts to assist families seeking asylum, H3310 [30AP]

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

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

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

Remarks in Senate

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

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

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]

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]

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]

New Zealand: condemn terrorist attacks in Christchurch, offer condolences to victims and their families, stand in solidarity with people, and recognize threat posed by White supremacist terrorism (S. Res. 124), S2100 [28MR]

Poway, CA: condemn attack on Chabad of Poway Synagogue, offer condolences to victims, commend first responders, and condemn anti-Semitism, white supremacy, white nationalism, and all forms of hatred (S. Res. 231), S3626 [13JN]

——— 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]

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

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

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

Zimmerman, Gail: St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School Foundation honoree, S5661 [24SE]

Reports filed

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]

Statements

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

Texts of

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

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

S. Res. 124, condemn terrorist attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, offer condolences to victims and their families, stand in solidarity with people, and recognize threat posed by White supremacist terrorism, S2055 [27MR]

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

S. Res. 231, condemn attack on Chabad of Poway Synagogue, offer condolences to victims, commend first responders, and condemn anti-Semitism, white supremacy, white nationalism, and all forms of hatred, S3261 [5JN]

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]