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

Bills and resolutions

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 17), S121 [26JA] (see H. Res. 68), H489 [27JA]

Committee on the Library (Joint): establish deadline to approve or deny placement of statue of William F. ‘‘Billy’’ Graham, Jr., in U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall (see S. Con. Res. 4), S458 [16FE] (see H. Con. Res. 18), H854 [17FE]

Crime: provide adequate penalties and remedies for attacks on facilities providing counseling about abortion alternatives and attacks on places of religious worship (see H.R. 1771), H1409 [23MR]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Office of Minority Health to award grants to faith- or community-based organizations to address persistent health inequities and chronic disease challenges (see H.R. 5520), H4346 [14SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations, Faith-based Organizations, and Houses of Worship (see S. 1886), S2028 [8JN]

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site: establish (see S. 562), S531 [28FE] (see H.R. 4607), H3573 [13JY]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure equal treatment for religious organizations in Federal provision of social services programs, grantmaking, and contracting (see S. 75), S98 [25JA]

Freedom of religion: prohibit imposition of certain substantial burdens relative to coronavirus vaccine mandates on religious exercise (see S. 492), S456 [16FE]

Immigration: limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (see H.R. 5166), H4171 [8AU]

Jews: condemn all forms of antisemitism and commend working definition of antisemitism by International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (see S. Res. 254), S2123 [15JN]

——— condemn and denounce drastic rise of antisemitism in U.S. and globally (see H. Res. 894), H5936 [28NO]

New Zealand: honor victims on anniversary of terrorist attacks on mosques in Christchurch and condemn transnational threat of White supremacist ideology, conspiracy theories, and violence (see H. Res. 250), H1409 [23MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue (see S. Res. 432), S5183 [25OC] (see H. Res. 819), H5174 [26OC]

Religious Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 380), S4760 [28SE]

Social Security: allow period in which clergy may revoke their exemption from coverage (see H.R. 6068), H5172 [26OC]

Letters

Condemn and denounce drastic rise of antisemitism in U.S. and globally: Representative Jordan, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6106 [4DE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6106 [4DE]

Condemn antisemitism: Salah el Deen Soltan, S3611 [26JY]

First Korean United Methodist Church anniversary: Representative Schneider, E488 [24MY]

Remarks in House

Austin, TX: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church, E1076 [8NO]

Bakersfield, CA: anniversary of Temple Beth El, E132 [17FE]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, H4270 [13SE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Calvary Baptist Church, E778 [15AU]

Catholic Charities USA (organization): anniversary of Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, NY, E952 [11OC]

Charleston, SC: anniversary of shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, H2817, H2818 [13JN]

Chicago, IL: tribute to African Methodist Episcopal Church Connectional Lay Organization meeting and convention, E607 [23JN]

Colorado Springs, CO: anniversary of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, E793 [25AU]

Cookeville, TN: anniversary of Cookeville First Baptist Church, H5482 [7NO], E1069 [7NO]

Delray Beach, FL: anniversary of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1126 [28NO]

Dept. of Defense: investigate Walter Reed National Military Medical Center failure to provide pastoral care to Catholic veterans, H3474 [12JY]

——— safeguard religious liberty for servicemembers, H3474 [12JY]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Our Lady of Victory Church, E920 [29SE]

Discrimination: reaffirm commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against Jewish community, E393 [2MY]

Dumfries, VA: anniversary of Little Union Baptist Church, E857 [18SE]

Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida: tribute, E583 [16JN]

Faith Month: observance, H1767, H1798–H1801 [18AP]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, H6727 [7DE]

Harrisburg, PA: anniversary of Living Spring Harrisburg Church, E998 [19OC]

Jews: condemn and denounce drastic rise of antisemitism in U.S. and globally (H. Res. 894), H6106–H6108 [4DE], H6151 [6DE], E1164 [5DE], E1177, E1180 [6DE]

——— condemn rise in antisemitism in U.S. and globally, H586 [1FE], H658 [2FE], H2299 [11MY], H2902 [14JN], H3131 [23JN], H3686 [18JY], H5234 [2NO], H6064 [1DE], H6809 [11DE]

Long Branch, NJ: anniversary of St. Stepanos Armenian Church, E1143 [30NO]

Lopez, Raymond: Knights of Columbus (organization) Council 444 Knight of the Year award recipient, E890 [26SE]

Mercersburg, PA: anniversary of Presbyterian Church of Upper West Conococheague, H3179 [11JY]

Metuchen, NJ: anniversary of New Hope Baptist Church, E486 [24MY]

Monongahela, PA: anniversary of Monongahela Church of the Nazarene, E749 [1AU]

Napa, CA: anniversary of Congregation Beth Shalom, E399 [5MY]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church, E1064 [6NO]

New Orleans, LA: anniversary of Historic Second Baptist Church, E1193 [11DE]

Newark, NJ: anniversary of Abyssinian Baptist Church, H1741 [17AP]

Orange, VA: anniversary of Bethel Baptist Church, E458 [17MY]

Oriskany Falls, NY: anniversary of Augusta Presbyterian Church, E441 [15MY]

Palm Bay, FL: tribute to Family Christmas Extravaganza, E1155 [1DE]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, E539 [9JN]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, E380 [28AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: honor memory of shooting victims at Tree of Life Synagogue, H2998 [21JN]

Religion: historical importance of Christian values, H1798–H1801 [18AP]

Religious Freedom Day: observance, H267 [24JA]

Robinsville, NJ: tribute to opening of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (temple), E1049 [2NO]

Santa Ana, CA: anniversary of St. Anne Catholic Church, E824 [12SE]

Savannah, GA: anniversary of First Bryan Baptist Church, H255 [24JA]

——— anniversary of Second Bethlehem Baptist Church, E1045 [2NO]

Sea Isle City, NJ: tribute to Knights of Columbus (organization) Madonna Maria Council #3560 community awards recipients, E958 [12OC]

Shrewsbury, MA: anniversary of First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, E1157 [1DE]

——— anniversary of St. Mary’s Syriac Orthodox Church, E893 [27SE]

Smiley, TX: anniversary of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church, E1081 [9NO]

St. Louis, MO: anniverary of Transfiguration Lutheran Church, E982 [17OC]

——— anniversary of Lite of Jericho Missionary Baptist Church, E999 [19OC]

Summit, NJ: anniversary of Wallace Chapel AME Zion Church, E817 [8SE]

Sylvania, OH: anniversaries of service of Sisters of St. Francis members, E724 [26JY]

Union, SC: anniversary of Grace United Methodist Church, E1011 [25OC]

Uniontown, PA: anniversary of Tent Presbyterian Church, E817 [8SE]

Victoria, TX: anniversary of Mount Salem Baptist Church, E717 [25JY]

Weinstein, Barbara: Parkland, FL, Congregation Kol Tikvah Sisterhood Woman of Valor honoree, E316 [17AP]

Weldon, NC: grand opening and dedication of First Baptist Church of Weldon youth center, H5944 [29NO]

West Columbia, SC: anniversary of Greater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, E886 [26SE]

West Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Congregation Kol Ami, E295 [6AP]

Woodbridge, VA: anniversary of Ebenezer Baptist Church, E176 [3MR]

World Harvest United Churches: tribute, E744 [28JY]

Ypsilanti, MI: anniversary of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1085 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 17), S128 [26JA]

Columbus, GA: anniversary of Greater Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, S5045 [17OC]

Faith Month: observance, S1247 [19AP]

FBI: allegations of political bias, S1332 [25AP], S1969 [6JN]

Jews: condemn rise in antisemitism in U.S. and globally, S112 [26JA], S3611 [26JY], S5681 [30NO], S5721 [5DE], S5832 [7DE], S6032 [19DE]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue (S. Res. 432), S5177 [25OC]

Ukraine: impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on religious freedoms, S5444 [9NO]

Reports filed

Clergy Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6068) (H. Rept. 118–288), H6079 [1DE]

Pray Safe Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1886) (S. Rept. 118–90), S3894 [5SE]

Statements

Pittsburgh, PA, Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Anniversary: Israel Zoberman, E1035 [1NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 894, condemn and denounce drastic rise of antisemitism in U.S. and globally, H6106 [4DE]

S. Con. Res. 4, establish Committee on the Library (Joint) deadline to approve or deny placement of statue of William F. ‘‘Billy’’ Graham, Jr., in U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall, S465 [16FE]

S. Res. 17, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S124 [26JA]

S. Res. 254, condemn all forms of antisemitism and commend working definition of antisemitism by International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, S2125 [15JN]

S. Res. 380, Religious Education Week, S4764 [28SE]

S. Res. 432, Pittsburgh, PA, Tree of Life Synagogue shooting anniversary, S5194 [25OC]

Tributes

Aram I, H5655 [9NO]