------------------------------------------------------ RELIGION related term(s) Churches, Synagogues, and Mosques Addresses Armenian Genocide Anniversary: Representative Gottheimer, E493 [12MY] National Prayer Breakfast: Orrin G. Hatch, S2301 [4MY] Tribute to Menachem M. Schneerson: Mendel Alperowitz, E375 [11AP] Amendments Iraq: anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort (S. Con. Res. 16), S7266 [15DE] Appointments U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S2133 [25AP], S2872 [8JN], H4961 [13MY], H5554 [15JN] Articles and editorials Attacks on Churches, Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Continue, H6638 [15JY] Elizabeth Warren Calls To `Shut Down' Crisis Pregnancy Centers Amid Pro-Abortion Attacks, H6638 [15JY] Summer of Rage--Tracking Attacks on Pregnancy Centers and Pro- Life Groups, H6637 [15JY] Vital Civil Rights Activist You Never Heard of Has Died, E1132 [14NO] Bills and resolutions Afghanistan: recognize growing threats against women and children, religious and ethnic minorities, LGBTQI persons, and allies and express need to protect such populations under Taliban rule (see S. Res. 513), S707 [15FE] (see H. Res. 926), H1124 [15FE] Arab American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1022), H4127 [1AP] Armed Forces: clarify and expand authorization of support for chaplain-led programs for members (see H.R. 7110), H3825 [17MR] ------preserve readiness by limiting separations based on coronavirus vaccination status and continuing pay and benefits for members while religious and health accommodations are pending (see S. 4925), S4969 [22SE] Bangladesh: anniversary of genocide (see H. Res. 1430), H8395 [14OC] Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 506), S575 [8FE] (see H. Res. 889), H308 [28JA] China: impose sanctions relative to perpetration of genocide and other crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (see S. 5082), S6668 [14NO] ------support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (see S. 4073), S2092 [7AP] Colleyville, TX: commend first responders and honor victims of hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue and reaffirm commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans (see S. Res. 526), S787 [17FE] (see H. Res. 881), H289 [20JA] Corp. for National and Community Service: establish Office of Civic Bridgebuilding (see S. 4530), S3308 [14JY] (see H.R. 6843), H1146 [25FE] Crime: condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (see H. Res. 1233), H6882 [19JY] ------denounce domestic terrorist violence against religious organizations and groups and organizations providing pregnancy support for expectant mothers (see H. Res. 1183), H5645 [16JN] ------provide adequate penalties and remedies for attacks on facilities providing counseling about abortion alternatives and attacks on places of religious worship (see S. 4538), S3308 [14JY] (see H.R. 8584), H7404 [28JY] Dept. of Defense: provide for diversity and inclusion reporting requirements for certain contractors (see H.R. 7444), H4431 [7AP] Dept. of Education: establish competitive grant program for local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6687), H1113 [9FE] ------strengthen civil rights protections against harassment in schools based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, or age (see S. 5158), S6940 [1DE] (see H.R. 9387), H8708 [1DE] Dept. of State: support right of self-determination for people of Tibet, counter disinformation by Chinese officials, and encourage peaceful resolution of conflict with China (see S. 5306), S9625 [20DE] (see H.R. 8365), H6335 [13JY] Discrimination: 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 H.R. 6758), H1129 [18FE] Diseases and disorders: prohibit use of Federal funds for any system of records on religious accomodations relative to coronavirus vaccination requirement (see H.R. 6502), H301 [25JA] Drugs: prohibit imposition of certain substantial burdens relative to coronavirus vaccine mandates on religious exercise (see S. 4163), S2381 [9MY] EEOC: require employers to report number of settlements for employees with claims of discrimination on basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or combination of factors (see H.R. 8618), H7538 [29JY] Eid al-Adha: recognize religious significance and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 1221), H5974 [12JY] Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1078), H4707 [29AP] Father Stan: honor life and legacy of human rights activist and encourage India to pursue independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death (see H. Res. 1219), H5935 [5JY] Federal agencies and departments: ensure equal treatment for religious organizations in Federal provision of social services programs, grantmaking, and contracting (see S. 4735), S3861 [2AU] ------prohibit from maintaining or sharing information on religious affiliation (see S. 3902), S1289 [22MR] Foreign policy: address greatest national security challenges and outline new framework for foreign policy (see H. Res. 877), H252 [19JA] Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see H. Res. 906), H947 [3FE] Freedom of religion: affirm importance as fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 27), S220 [13JA] ------condemn hostility towards Christians and individuals of faith, uphold religious liberty, and oppose sexual orientation and gender identity laws, regulations, and policies that suppress freedom of religion (see H. Res. 1416), H8371 [30SE] GAO: conduct audit of religious accommodations relative to coronavirus for Armed Forces to ensure all applicable laws, guidance, and policies were followed with respect to such accommodations (see S. 5177), S6941 [1DE] Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H8316 [29SE] India: condemn human and international religious freedom rights violations, including those targeting Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, Adivasis, and other religious and cultural minorities (see H. Res. 1196), H5734 [21JN] Insurance: establish requirements for disclosure of certain information relative to health care sharing ministries (see H.R. 8324), H5945 [11JY] Iran: commend bravery, courage, and resolve of protesters (see S. Con. Res. 47), S5543 [29SE] ------condemn death of Mahsa Amini in Iranian custody, discrimination against women, and use of violence to suppress protests, and support right to self-determination and protest (see S. Res. 803), S5226 [28SE] (see H. Res. 1397), H8221 [28SE] Islam: recognize as great religion of the world (see H. Res. 1305), H7539 [29JY] Jews: condemn anti-Semitism by public figures (see H. Res. 1525), H9903 [15DE] ------condemn rise in anti-Semitism in U.S. and globally (see H. Res. 1125), H5097 [17MY] Lawson, James M., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 8691), H7556 [9AU] Masroor Ahmad, Mirza: tribute (see H. Res. 1389), H8113 [22SE] Muslim-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 731), S3783 [28JY] National Sikh Day: designate (see H. Res. 1007), H3896 [28MR] National Year of Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer: designate (see H. Res. 874), H252 [19JA] Native Americans: protect Native cultural sites on Federal land, improve consultation with Tribes, and bring parity to Tribes relative to Federal public land management laws (see S. 4421), S3003 [16JN] (see H.R. 8108), H5644 [16JN] Oak Creek, WI: recognize anniversary and condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims' families and friends and gratitude to responders to shootings (see S. Res. 749), S4214 [6AU] (see H. Res. 1313), H7545 [2AU] Parliament of the World's Religions (organization): support (see H. Res. 1490), H8588 [17NO] Pramukh Swami Maharaj: tribute (see H. Res. 1447), H8413 [25OC] Purim: observance (see H. Res. 976), H3713 [11MR] Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 1021), H4127 [1AP] (see H. Res. 1085), H4714 [3MY] Religious Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 811), S5542 [29SE] Sikhism: recognize contributions of Sikh Americans and discrimination Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide have faced (see H. Res. 1043), H4433 [7AP] Tribal Cultural Areas System: establish (see S. 4423), S3003 [16JN] (see H.R. 8109), H5644 [16JN] U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: extend and authorize appropriations (see S. 3895), S1289 [22MR] (see H.R. 7829), H5174 [18MY] Letters Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: Representative Meeks, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4210 [6AP] ------Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4210 [6AP] Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act: Representative Meeks, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8201 [28SE] ------Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8201 [28SE] Condemn rise in anti-Semitism in U.S. and globally: Representative Meeks, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5124 [18MY] ------Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5124 [18MY] Letter from Birmingham, AL, City Jail: Martin Luther King, Jr., S2007-S2010 [6AP] Preserve legal protections for faith-based organizations participating in Community Services Block Grant Program: Coalition Against Religious Discrimination, H4940 [13MY] ------several religious organizations, H4938 [13MY] Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act: Representative Meeks, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4530 [27AP] ------Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4529 [27AP] Lists Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1125, condemn rise in anti- Semitism in U.S. and globally, H5140 [18MY] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 496, Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act, H4554 [27AP] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 4785, Uyghur Policy Act, H8696 [1DE] Votes recorded by proxy on S. 3895, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom appropriations extension and authorization, H7945 [19SE] Notices Estimated budget effects of H.R. 496, Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act, H4508 [26AP] Estimated budget effects of H.R. 5497, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H4151 [4AP] Remarks in House Afghanistan: recognize growing threats against women and children, religious and ethnic minorities, LGBTQI persons, and allies and express need to protect such populations under Taliban rule (H. Res. 926), E149 [15FE] Alexandria, LA: anniversary of First United Methodist Church of Alexandria, E991 [28SE] Alton, IL: anniversary of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church ``The Old Cathedral'', E688 [1JY] Ann Arbor, MI: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E659 [23JN] Assyrian Memorial Day: observance, E824 [5AU] Attalla, AL: anniversary of Cherry Street Baptist Church, E1038 [11OC] Belzoni, MS: anniversary of White Star Missionary Baptist Church, E595 [8JN] Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Princeton Baptist Medical Center, H4515 [27AP] Bonham, TX: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E878 [26AU] Broekhuizen, Elsa Prince: She Leads America (organization) Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1014 [30SE] Brooklyn, NY: anniversary of Lenox Road Baptist Church, H8356 [30SE] Broome, Sharon Weston: She Leads America (organization) Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1011 [30SE] Buffalo, NY: anniversary of ELIM Christian Fellowship, E1199 [1DE] ------anniversary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, E950 [19SE] Burma: authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions relative to human rights abuses, E1164 [17NO] ------authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions relative to human rights abuses (H.R. 5497), H4203, H4204-H4212 [6AP] Bynum, AL: anniversary of Bynum Baptist Church, E771 [21JY] Camden, SC: tribute to Bethesda Presbyterian Church, H7794 [14SE] China: call for release of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima (Panchen Lama), H4583 [28AP] ------hold accountable senior officials responsible for, complicit in, or have directly persecuted Christians (H.R. 4821), H8200-H8203 [28SE], H8280 [29SE] ------support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (H.R. 4785), H8633-H8637 [29NO] Christmas Day: observance, H9913 [21DE] Colleyville, TX: commend first responders and honor victims of hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue, H202 [18JA] ------commend first responders and honor victims of hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue and reaffirm commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans (H. Res. 881), H1317 [7MR], H1352-H1355, H1357 [8MR] Colorado Springs, CO: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs, E158 [18FE] Columbia International University: anniversary, E997 [29SE] Cooke, Kathleen: She Leads America (organization) Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1017 [30SE] Crime: condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (H. Res. 1233), H6715, H6716 [19JY] ------denounce domestic terrorist violence against religious organizations and groups and organizations providing pregnancy support for expectant mothers (H. Res. 1183), H6614 [14JY] Democratic Party: national agenda, H6618 [14JY], H6913-H6916 [20JY] Dept. of Defense: coronavirus vaccine mandate, H8821 [7DE] ------require bi-monthly report on number of religious and medical exemptions for coronavirus vaccine mandate, H6263 [13JY] Dept. of Education: establish competitive grant program for local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 6687), E135 [9FE] Dept. of HHS: preserve legal protections for faith-based organizations participating in Community Services Block Grant Program, H4937-H4941 [13MY] 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, E560 [27MY] Dept. of State: ensure ban of foreigners who have committed gross human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals from entering U.S. is not based solely upon religious belief, H1085 [9FE] Derry, NH: anniversary of Etz Hayim Synagogue, E1095 [28OC] Detroit, MI: anniversary of True Love Missionary Baptist Church, E965 [22SE] Discrimination: reaffirm commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against Jewish community, H239 [19JA], H4562 [27AP] District of Columbia: anniversary of Masjid Muhammad Mosque, E1161 [17NO] Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., Day: observance, H4868 [12MY] Dunbar, PA: anniversary of Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church, E843 [12AU] Duran, Libia: She Leads America (organization) Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1013 [30SE] East Chicago, IN: anniversary of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, E380 [11AP] Education: expand educational choices for disabled and establish scholarship program for military children (H.R. 5959), H4923 [13MY] Eid al-Adha: recognize religious significance and commend Muslims for their faith (H. Res. 1221), E719 [12JY] Elgin, IL: anniversary of Congregation Kneseth Israel, E611 [13JN] Emery, Charles L.: Gary Frontiers Service Club, Inc., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Drum Major Award recipient, E984 [28SE] Europe: anniversary of European Prayer Breakfast, E1199 [1DE] Faith Month: observance, H4132 [4AP], E348 [4AP] Fitch, Lynn: She Leads America (organization) Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1006 [30SE] Freedom of religion: reaffirm freedom to exercise beliefs peacefully, H3975 [30MR] Greene, Representative: assessment of tenure as Member of Congress, H5695-H5698 [21JN] Grenada, MS: anniversary of Abundant Life Assembly Church of Apostolic Faith, E595 [8JN] Hanford, CA: anniversary of Hanford Knights of Columbus (organization) Council 2343, E44 [18JA] Hope That Binds Inc.: tribute, H966 [4FE] Houston, TX: anniversary of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, H5405 [8JN] Human rights: remembrance of victims of pogroms against Armenian Christians, E172, E173 [25FE], E181, E184 [28FE], E193 [1MR], E204, E207 [2MR], E228 [8MR] India: anniversary of Sikh massacre, H8517 [16NO] Iran: condemn death of Mahsa Amini in Iranian custody, discrimination against women, and use of violence to suppress protests, and support right to self-determination and protest, E1271 [13DE] ------condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 744), H8631-H8633, H8645 [29NO], H8696 [1DE] ------recognize right of Iranian people to establish democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic and condemn state-sponsored terrorism and human rights violations (H. Res. 118), H8225 [29SE] Islamic Center of America (organization): anniversary, H8510 [16NO] Jackson, MS: tribute to True Light M.B. Church, E596 [8JN] Jews: anniversary of first U.S. bat mitzvah, E275 [17MR] ------condemn rise in anti-Semitism in U.S. and globally (H. Res. 1125), H5119, H5120, H5123-H5126 [18MY] Kalamazoo, MI: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church, E913 [13SE] Karloutsos, Alexander: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E715 [12JY] Kazakhstan: tribute to Congress on World and Traditional Religions, E1032 [7OC] Lake Orion, MI: anniversary of Lake Orion United Methodist Church, E928 [14SE] Lansing, MI: tribute to Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church, E172 [25FE] Law enforcement: hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies (H.R. 1280), H1006 [7FE], H1060 [8FE], H1298 [3MR], H7949 [19SE], H8055 [21SE] Lexington, KY: anniversary of Rosemont Baptist Church, E580 [7JN] Lipstadt, Deborah E.: nomination to be Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, H1353 [8MR] Macon, GA: anniversary of Lundy Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, E1007 [30SE] ------anniversary of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, E979 [28SE] Madison, VA: anniversary of Main Uno Baptist Church, E1041 [14OC] McDonald, Mary: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Woman in the Workplace Leadership Award recipient, E669 [24JN] Miller, Nancy (Honeytree): She Leads America (organization) Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1005 [30SE] Mims, Madeline Manning: She Leads America (organization) Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1008 [30SE] Morality and ethics: historical importance of Christian values, H5437 [9JN], H6670 [15JY], H6949 [21JY], H8530-H8532 [16NO], H8814-H8817 [7DE], H9895 [15DE] Munster, IN: anniversary of Westminster Presbyterian Church, E921 [13SE] National Bible Week: observance, H8793-H8796 [6DE], H8804, H8812 [7DE] National Day of Prayer: observance, H4579 [28AP] National security: assessment of domestic terror threat posed by white Christian nationalism, H4055 [31MR] Neighborhood Ministries (organization): anniversary, E1119 [10NO] Network Contagion Research Institute: release of ``Anti-Hindu Disinformation--A Case Study of Hinduphobia on Social Media'' report, E901 [9SE] New Bedford, MA: anniversary of Tifereth Israel Congregation, E550 [24MY] New Hampshire: opening of New Hampshire Jewish Museum, E1089 [28OC] New Haven, CT: anniversary of Springs Learning Center, E616 [14JN] New Orleans, LA: anniversary of Ebenezer Baptist Church, E975 [22SE] ------anniversary of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church, E64 [25JA] New York, NY: anniversary of Judaism that Stands for All (SAJ), E36 [13JA] Noem, Kristi: She Leads America (organization) Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1013 [30SE] Oak Creek, WI: recognize anniversary and condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims' families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H7080 [26JY] Ontario, CA: anniversary of Mount Zion Church, E811 [29JY] Pakistan: support human rights of Sindhi Sufi people, E733 [14JY] Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, E463 [6MY] Political ethics: condemn left-wing politics, E862 [19AU] Port Wentworth, GA: anniversary of Port Wentworth First Baptist Church, H7790 [14SE] Queens, NY: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Corona, H8105 [22SE] Radio: anniversary of ``Point of View'' radio program, E160 [18FE] Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (H. Res. 1021), E381 [14AP] Scranton, PA: anniversary of Temple Israel of Scranton, E267 [16MR] Sears, Winsome: She Leads America (organization) Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1009 [30SE] Sedalia, MO: tribute to Embassy (organization), E263 [16MR] Shaw, MS: tribute to Bethlehem Church No. 1 and 2, E598 [8JN] Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of festival of Vaisakhi, E391 [18AP] Soul Children of Chicago (organization): tribute, E783 [26JY] South Hampton, NH: anniversary of South Hampton Baptist Church, E973 [22SE] Sri Lanka: observe anniversary of end of civil war and urge renewal of commitment to transitional justice and accountability, E539 [19MY] St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church Minnesota State Fair dining hall, E797 [28JY] Sunset Beach, NC: anniversary of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, E883 [26AU] Swain, Carol: She Leads America (organization) Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1010 [30SE] U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: extend and authorize appropriations (S. 3895), H7898, H7899 [19SE], E961 [21SE] Ukraine: call for immediate cessation of all Russian military activities and oppose violations against religious freedom (H.R. 496), H4529, H4530 [27AP], E441 [29AP] University of Connecticut: anniversary of Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir, H4563 [27AP] Versailles, KY: anniversary of St. John's Episcopal Church, E678 [28JN] Vicksburg, MS: tribute to St. Mary Catholic Church, E1137 [14NO] WECC-Radio (St. Marys, GA): anniversary, H4130 [4AP] Woods, Rosemary: Brunswick, GA, Lifetime Achievement award recipient, H6926 [21JY] Year of National Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer: observance, H36 [11JA] Remarks in Senate Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, S2271 [3MY] Armed Forces: preserve readiness by limiting separations based on coronavirus vaccination status and continuing pay and benefits for members while religious and health accommodations are pending, S6641 [14NO] ------preserve readiness by limiting separations based on coronavirus vaccination status and continuing pay and benefits for members while religious and health accommodations are pending (S. 4925), S6730 [16NO] Asbury Theological Seminary: anniversary, S4536 [12SE] Biden, President: evaluation of administration, S110 [10JA] Burlington, VT: tribute to Ohavi Zedek Synagogue relocation and restoration of Shul Mural, S2738 [26MY] Burma: authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions relative to human rights abuses (H.R. 5497), S7235 [15DE] ------authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions relative to human rights abuses (S. 2937), S402 [31JA] Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building, Herington, KS: designate (H.R. 2044), S723 [15FE] Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 506), S577 [8FE] Children of Abraham Day: observance, S2151 [26AP] Colleyville, TX: commend first responders and honor victims of hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue and reaffirm commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans, S230, S231 [18JA] ------commend first responders and honor victims of hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue and reaffirm commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans (S. Res. 526), S800 [17FE] Dept. of Defense: coronavirus vaccine mandate, S6815 [28NO] Faith Month: observance, S1934 [4AP] Families and domestic relations: improve religious liberty protections relative to repeal of Defense of Marriage Act and respect for State regulation of marriage, S6837, S6844 [29NO] Hanukkah: observance, S7271 [19DE] Health Wagon, Inc.: anniversary, S2812 [7JN] India: anniversary of Sikh massacre, S5220 [28SE] Iran: commend bravery, courage, and resolve of protesters (S. Con. Res. 47), S10086 [22DE] ------condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 183), S7805, S7806 [20DE] ------condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 183), unanimous-consent request, S7805, S7806 [20DE] ------support Iranian people protesting for human rights and government reform, S5123 [28SE] Iraq: anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort (S. Con. Res. 16), S7266 [15DE] IRS: protect tax-exempt status of faith-based organizations relative to practices aligning with their religious and moral beliefs, S6835-S6837, S6843 [29NO] Israel: condem acts of terrorism committed by Palestinians, S1841 [30MR] Jews: condemn rise in anti-Semitism in U.S. and globally, S7271 [19DE], S9732, S9746 [21DE] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: impact of letter from Birmingham, AL, City Jail on justice and social change, S2006-S2011 [6AP] Lavrov, Sergey V.: condemn anti-semitic remarks by Russian Foreign Minister relative to invasion of Ukraine, S2235 [2MY] Lipstadt, Deborah E.: nomination to be Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, S551 [8FE], S1857 [30MR] New Haven, CT: anniversary of Dixwell Avenue United Congregational Church of Christ, S4852 [20SE] Oak Creek, WI: recognize anniversary and condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims' families and friends and gratitude to responders to shootings (S. Res. 749), S4165 [6AU] Pikesville, MD: tribute to leadership transition at Beth Tfiloh Synagogue, S872 [1MR] Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Tree of Life Synagogue ``REMEMBER. REBUILD. RENEW'' campaign to combat rising anti-Semitism, S9746 [21DE] Religious Freedom Restoration Act: anniversary, S6734-S6736 [16NO] Supreme Court: characterization of current term, S3286 [14JY] ------decision in Carson v. Makin relative to Maine's nonsectarian requirement for private schools to receive public funding, S3218 [12JY] ------decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton relative to First Amendment protection of free exercise and free speech regarding personal religious observances, S3218 [12JY] U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: extend and authorize appropriations (S. 3895), S3535 [20JY] United Jewish Federation of Utah: anniversary of Jewish Family Service, S7027 [7DE] Women: establish religious entity exemption to workplace pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition accomodations, S10069, S10070 [22DE] World War II: anniversary of Executive order restricting freedom of Japanese Americans, S661, S662 [14FE] Reports filed Commend Bravery, Courage, and Resolve of Iranian Protesters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 47), S7030 [7DE] Nomination of Deborah E. Lipstadt To Be Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1831 [29MR] Operation Provide Comfort in Iraq Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 16), S7030 [7DE] Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5444) (H. Rept. 117-595), H8823 [7DE] U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Appropriations Extension and Authorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3895), S2939 [14JN] Statements What Do Religious Freedom Supporters Get in the Amended Senate Version of the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA): 1st Amendment Partnership (organization), S6718 [16NO] Texts of H. Res. 744, condemn Iranian persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H8631 [29NO], H8698 [1DE] H. Res. 881, commend first responders and honor victims of hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, TX, and reaffirm commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans, H1352 [8MR] H. Res. 1125, condemn rise in anti-Semitism in U.S. and globally, H5119, H5123 [18MY] H.R. 496, Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act, H4529 [27AP] H.R. 4785, Uyghur Policy Act, H8633 [29NO] H.R. 4821, Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act, H8200 [28SE], H8281 [29SE] H.R. 5497, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H4204-H4209 [6AP] S. 3895, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom appropriations extension and authorizarion, H7898 [19SE] S. 3895, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom appropriations extension and reauthorization, S3535 [20JY] S. Con. Res. 16, Operation Provide Comfort in Iraq anniversary, S7266 [15DE] S. Con. Res. 27, affirm importance of voting as fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, S223 [13JA] S. Con. Res. 47, commend bravery, courage, and resolve of protesters in Iran, S5561 [29SE] S. Res. 506, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S576 [8FE] S. Res. 513, recognize growing threats in Afghanistan against women and children, religious and ethnic minorities, LGBTQI persons, and allies and express need to protect such populations under Taliban rule, S710 [15FE] S. Res. 526, commend first responders and honor victims of hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, TX, and reaffirm commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans, S795 [17FE] S. Res. 731, Muslim-American Heritage Month, S3788 [28JY] S. Res. 749, recognize anniversary and condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims' families and friends and gratitude to responders to shootings, S4215 [6AU] S. Res. 803, condemn death of Mahsa Amini in Iranian custody, discrimination against women, and use of violence to suppress protests, and support right to self-determination and protest in Iran, S5230 [28SE] S. Res. 811, Religious Education Week, S5555 [29SE] Tributes Masroor Ahmad, Mirza, E978 [26SE]