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

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, H3704–H3707 [19JY]

Articles and editorials

Remembering Prep’s ‘‘Towering Jesuit’’, E441 [15MY]

Sweeping Raids and Mass Deportation—Inside Trump’s 2025 Immigration Plans, H5958–H5960 [29NO]

When Freedom Began To Ring, E665 [12JY]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: support people, condemn human rights violations and specific targeting of women, girls, and members of religious and ethnic minorities, and support Afghans who assisted in U.S. mission in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 616), H4030 [26JY]

Alfayoumi, Wadee: tribute (see H. Res. 942), H6998 [19DE]

Armed Forces: authorize payment of travel allowance for members to obtain professional development training only if such training relates to occupational specialty and not to sex, sexual orientation, race, or religion (see S. 2063), S2184 [21JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda for National Prayer Breakfast (see H. Con. Res. 79), H5936 [28NO]

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

Children and youth: anniversary of Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, Future Leaders Exchange, and Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (see S. Res. 455), S5427 [8NO]

China: remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and condemn crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within China, including Hong Kong, by Chinese Communist Party (see S. Res. 237), S1983 [6JN] (see H. Res. 462), H2712 [1JN]

——— state U.S. policy relative to religious freedom (see S. 3164), S5229 [30OC] (see H.R. 6069), H5172 [26OC]

——— support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (see S. 1252), S1294 [20AP] (see H.R. 2766), H1908 [20AP]

Civil liberties: ensure due process protections of individuals against unlawful detention based solely on protected characteristic (see S. 129), S146 [30JA] (see H.R. 639), H510 [30JA]

Colleges and universities: prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring ideological oaths or similar statements by students, employees, or applicants (see H.R. 6848), H6997 [19DE]

——— track and record additional information on hate crimes (see H.R. 6883), H7006 [22DE]

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]

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. 425), H249 [20JA]

——— provide for cause of action to remedy prohibitions on personal prayer in schools (see H.R. 5187), H4181 [11AU]

Crime: condemn recent attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients (see H. Res. 27), H204 [11JA]

——— condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (see H. Con. Res. 3), H107 [9JA]

——— 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 Defense: allow trademarks owned or controlled by the Dept., to be combined with religious insignia on commercial ID tags (commonly known as ‘‘dog tags’’) and sold by lawful trademark licensees (see H.R. 392), H243 [17JA]

Dept. of Education: ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups (see S. 985), S954 [27MR] (see H.R. 1816), H1464 [27MR]

——— prohibit provision of Federal funds to any State or local educational agency that denies or prevents participation in constitutionally-protected prayer in schools (see H.R. 201), H105 [9JA]

——— provide for consideration of definition of antisemitism by International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 3141), S5213 [26OC] (see H.R. 6090), H5173 [26OC]

Dept. of Justice: clarify causation element in Federal hate crime statute (see H.R. 1091), H853 [17FE]

——— limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote foreign political agenda (see H.R. 1819), H1526 [28MR]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious Exemption Rule’’ (see S.J. Res. 27), S1624 [11MY] (see S.J. Res. 36), S2225 [22JN] (see H.J. Res. 61), H2310 [11MY]

Dept. of State: establish Office To Monitor and Combat Islamophobia (see S. 1916), S2029 [8JN] (see H.R. 3985), H2787 [9JN]

——— support right of self-determination for people of Tibet, counter disinformation by Chinese officials, and encourage peaceful resolution of conflict with China (see S. 138), S147 [30JA] (see H.R. 533), H426 [26JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand Center for Minority Veterans and Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include services for historically underserved veterans (see H.R. 4325), H3141 [23JN]

Día de los Muertos: observance (see H. Res. 832), H5229 [1NO]

Discrimination: condemn all forms of hate and support policies to prevent and respond to hate crimes (see H. Res. 929), H6860 [12DE]

——— 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. 2658), S3755 [27JY] (see H.R. 4980), H4137 [27JY]

Diwali: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 3336), H2346 [15MY]

Education: expand educational choices for disabled and establish scholarship program for military children (see S. 266), S230 [2FE]

Eid al-Adha: recognize religious significance and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 556), H3151 [27JN]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 337), H2118 [28AP]

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]

Fidelity Month: designate (see H.R. 4294), H3108 [22JN]

Firearms: prevent persons convicted of misdemeanor hate crime, or who received enhanced sentence for misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining firearm (see S. 2776), S4440 [13SE] (see H.R. 5435), H4296 [13SE]

Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 19), S147 [30JA] (see H. Res. 74), H510 [30JA]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 3), S204 [1FE]

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

Garland, Attorney General: impeachment (see H. Res. 410), H2426 [17MY]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 20), H151 [10JA]

Greene, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 610), H3950 [25JY]

Hinduism: recognize holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 844), H5404 [3NO]

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

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. 542), H3109 [22JN]

——— end persecution of, and violence against, religious minorities and human rights defenders and reverse government policies that discriminate against Muslims and Christians on basis of their respective faiths (see S. Res. 424), S5144 [24OC]

Insurance: establish requirements for disclosure of certain information relative to health care sharing ministries (see H.R. 6302), H5651 [8NO]

Iran: commemorate anniversary of death of Mahsa Amini in Iranian custody, condemn discrimination against women and use of violence to suppress protests, and support right to self-determination and protest (see H. Res. 695), H4381 [18SE]

——— 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 (see S. Res. 74), S458 [16FE] (see H. Res. 492), H2788 [9JN]

——— observe Nowruz, Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 215), H1249 [9MR]

——— recognize right of Iranian people to establish democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic and condemn state-sponsored terrorism and human rights violations (see H. Res. 100), H738 [7FE]

Iraq: affirm nature and importance of U.S. support for religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq (see H. Res. 554), H3143 [23JN]

Islam: recognize as great religion of the world (see H. Res. 635), H4151 [28JY]

Israel: affirm sense that Israel is not racist or apartheid state, reject all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, and maintain U.S. will always be partner and supporter of Israel (see S. Con. Res. 14), S2985 [18JY] (see H. Con. Res. 57), H3640 [17JY]

Jayapal, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 606), H3888 [20JY]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 203), S1567 [9MY] (see H. Res. 382), H2172 [9MY] (see H. Res. 438), H2546 [23MY]

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 combat all forms of antisemitism, implement U.S. National Strategy To Counter Antisemitism, and increase funding for efforts to strengthen protections and enhance safety of Jewish community (see H. Res. 907), H6110 [4DE]

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

——— condemn antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education (see H. Res. 825), H5181 [30OC] (see H. Res. 833), H5229 [1NO]

——— condemn antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education and encourage college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism (see S. Res. 437), S5213 [26OC] (see H. Res. 839), H5363 [2NO]

——— condemn antisemitism on university campuses and specific testimony of university presidents at Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) hearing (see H. Res. 927), H6860 [12DE]

——— condemn rise of antisemitism and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on contributions of Jewish American community (see S. Res. 203), S1567 [9MY] (see H. Res. 382), H2172 [9MY] (see H. Res. 438), H2546 [23MY]

Law enforcement: eliminate racial, religious, or other discriminatory profiling (see S. 1084), S1088 [30MR]

Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 62), S398 [14FE]

Mast, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 846), H5466 [6NO]

National Arab American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 286), H1718 [10AP] (see H. Res. 297), H1726 [13AP]

National Sikh Day: designate (see H. Res. 275), H1698 [3AP]

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. 3186), S5315 [1NO] (see H.R. 6148), H5228 [1NO]

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]

Pramukh Swami Maharaj: tribute (see H. Res. 424), H2456 [18MY]

Public welfare programs: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see S. 3344), S5597 [27NO] (see H.R. 6485), H5936 [28NO]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 246), H1409 [23MR] (see H. Res. 299), H1759 [17AP]

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

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: eliminate applicability to District of Columbia (see H.R. 3819), H2741 [5JN]

Romeike, Uwe and family: relief (see H.R. 5423), H4264 [12SE]

SEC: require publicly traded companies to disclose if company has diversity, equity, and inclusion program to combat antisemitism (see H.R. 6776), H6941 [13DE]

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

Sri Lanka: 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. 427), H2456 [18MY]

Taxation: include expenses relative to membership in health care sharing ministries to qualify for medical expenses deduction (see H.R. 3426), H2425 [17MY]

Terrorism: acknowledge that after September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, individuals were targeted for their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggest relief to support those affected (see H. Res. 671), H4230 [8SE]

Tribal Cultural Areas System: establish (see S. 3185), S5315 [1NO] (see H.R. 6147), H5228 [1NO]

Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S.: establish (see S. 1723), S1744 [18MY]

U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (see S. 2030), S2123 [15JN] (see H.R. 4172), H2957 [15JN]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 3172), H2243 [10MY]

Wray, Christopher A.: impeachment (see H. Res. 406), H2377 [16MY]

Essays

Conservatives and the Family: Russell Kirk (excerpt), H1120 [7MR]

Excerpts

‘‘Holy Bible,’’ (Matthew 25:35), H5708 [13NO]

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]

Declare Mother’s Day as national day of prayer, mourning, repentance, and contemplation, to end gun violence: several faith leaders, H2166 [9MY]

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

Letter from Birmingham, AL, City Jail: Martin Luther King, Jr., S1492–S1495 [3MY]

Recent rise in antisemitism on college and university campuses: Moshe Hauer, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, H6066 [1DE]

Urge postponement of House votes to allow Members of Congress to attend White House Hanukkah Holiday Reception: Representative Cohen, E1229 [14DE]

Poems

‘‘Jerusalem’s Golden Silence,’’ Israel Zoberman, E834 [12SE]

Proclamations

End Jew Hatred Day: Representative Lamborn, E364 [26AP]

Remarks in House

Adult and Teen Challenge (organization): tribute, H924 [28FE]

Agriculture: tribute to Christmas tree growers, H6116 [5DE]

American Revolution: impact of patriotism of Jews on political equality and national policy of religious liberty, E665 [12JY]

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

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

Biden, President: evaluation of administration, H2448–H2451 [18MY], H2877–H2879 [13JN]

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

Castillo, Hannah: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E901 [28SE]

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

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

——— tribute to Ismaili Arts Festival, E995 [19OC]

China: remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and condemn crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within China, H2774 [7JN]

Christmas Day: observance, H5995 [30NO], H6116 [5DE], H6149 [6DE], H6737–H6739 [7DE], H6964 [14DE]

Colleges and universities: assessment of free speech relative to rise in antisemitism and intolerance on college campuses, H6863 [13DE]

——— condemn all forms of hate and discrimination at institutions of higher learning, H5733 [14NO]

——— ensure compliance to prohibit discrimination on basis of race, color, or national origin under title VI of Civil Rights Act while also providing environment for freedom of speech and thought, E1043 [2NO]

——— prohibit funding to authorize, facilitate, provide funding for, or otherwise support any event promoting antisemitism on campuses, H5831 [14NO], E1111, E1112 [17NO]

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

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

Crime: condemn recent attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients (H. Res. 27), H176 [11JA], E24 [12JA]

——— condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (H. Con. Res. 3), H155, H156, H160, H165, H166, H167, H168, H169–H178 [11JA], H271, H272 [24JA], E21 [11JA]

Daughterty, Sharon: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E882 [22SE]

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: condemn all forms of hate and support policies to prevent and respond to hate crimes (H. Res. 929), H6842 [12DE]

——— condemn hate speech in all forms, H6054 [1DE]

——— condemn rise in Islamaphobia, H6067 [1DE]

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

District of Columbia: tribute to March for Israel, H5881 [15NO]

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

Education: expand educational choices for disabled and establish scholarship program for military children, H257 [24JA]

Eid al-Adha: recognize religious significance and commend Muslims for their faith (H. Res. 556), E618 [27JN]

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

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

Faus, Mary: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E879 [22SE]

FBI: allegations of political bias, H3484 [13JY], H3862 [20JY]

——— leak of internal memo relative to surveillance of Catholics, H1686 [30MR], H1795 [18AP]

Foreign countries: religious persecution of Ahmadiyya Muslims, H664 [2FE]

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

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, H267 [24JA]

Gaines, Riley: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E903 [28SE]

Gardner, Day: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E879 [22SE]

Garland, Attorney General: impeachment (H. Res. 410), H2508 [23MY]

Goldberg, Adam and Rebecca: tribute to birth and baptism of child, E353 [25AP]

Greene, Representative: censure (H. Res. 610), H5152 [26OC]

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

Hedding, Charmaine: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E881 [22SE], E902 [28SE]

Hinduism: recognize holiday of Diwali, H5480 [7NO], H5657 [9NO], E1105 [15NO]

Human rights: remembrance of victims of pogroms against Armenian Christians, E152 [27FE]

India: anniversary of Sikh massacre, E552 [13JN], E1108 [15NO]

Indiana Jewish Historical Society: anniversary, E478 [23MY]

Iran: call for release of Matin Gorji, E101 [7FE]

——— 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, E1181 [6DE]

——— 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. 492), H4247–H4249 [12SE]

Israel: affirm sense that Israel is not racist or apartheid state, reject all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, and maintain U.S. will always be partner and supporter of Israel (H. Con. Res. 57), H3670–H3673 [18JY], E719 [25JY]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H2298, H2299 [11MY], H2442 [18MY], H2607 [25MY], E471 [22MY], E484 [24MY]

——— observance (H. Res. 382), H2658–H2661 [30MY]

Jews: condemn and combat all forms of antisemitism, implement U.S. National Strategy To Counter Antisemitism, and increase funding for efforts to strengthen protections and enhance safety of Jewish community (H. Res. 907), E1180 [6DE], E1251 [19DE]

——— 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 antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education, H6855–H6857 [12DE]

——— condemn antisemitism on university campuses and specific testimony of university presidents at Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) hearing (H. Res. 927), H6907–H6916 [13DE], H6964 [14DE], E1225, E1227 [14DE], E1251 [19DE]

——— 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]

——— condemn rise of antisemitism and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on contributions of Jewish American community (H. Res. 382), H2658–H2661 [30MY]

——— implement national strategy to combat rise of antisemitism in U.S., H6965 [14DE]

Justice League of Greater Lansing (organization): tribute, E1050 [2NO]

King, Larinda: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E881 [22SE]

Law enforcement: hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies, H556 [31JA], H699–H705 [6FE]

——— prohibit law enforcement officers from making pretextual stops, H700 [6FE]

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]

Mast, Representative: censure (H. Res. 846), H5425 [6NO]

Meeuwsen, Terry A.: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E879 [22SE]

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

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

Michael, Susan: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E881 [22SE]

Middle East: recognize value of Palestinian and Israeli lives and urge efforts to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict, H157 [11JA], H5648 [8NO]

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

Morality and ethics: historical importance of Christian values, H1798–H1801 [18AP]

Muslim-American Heritage Appreciation Month: observance, E351 [25AP]

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

National Bible Week: observance, H6804–H6808 [11DE]

National Sikh Day: designate (H. Res. 275), E302 [10AP]

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]

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]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith, H1333 [23MR], H1849, H1851 [19AP], E249 [23MR]

Religious Freedom Day: observance, H267 [24JA]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: eliminate applicability to District of Columbia (H.R. 3819), E517 [5JN]

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]

Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month: observance, H5944 [29NO]

Sisters of Providence, Inc.: anniversary, E886 [26SE]

Skinner, Ashley: Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation Christian Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1248 [19DE]

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]

Syria: tribute to Druze religious leaders for protests against regime of Bashar al-Assad, E888 [26SE]

Tada, Joni Eareckson: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E882 [22SE]

Teplitzky, Robyn: Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven honoree, E1059 [6NO]

Trocaire College: anniversary, E1129 [28NO]

Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S.: establish, E924 [2OC]

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

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

Van Orden, Representative: tribute to prayers for daughter’s health, H634 [2FE]

Velasquez, Jaci: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E882 [22SE]

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

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]

Windham, Lori: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E880 [22SE]

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

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

Wray, Christopher A.: impeachment (H. Res. 406), H2508 [23MY]

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

Remarks in Senate

Biden, President: State of the Union Message, S247 [7FE]

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

Chowan University: anniversary, S5424 [8NO]

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

Dept. of Defense: effect of coronavirus vaccine mandate, S4341 [11SE]

Faith Month: observance, S1247 [19AP]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S5068 [18OC]

Growing Hope Globally (organization): anniversary, S3746 [27JY]

Hanukkah: observance, S5832 [7DE]

Intercessors for America (organization): anniversary, S5456 [9NO]

Israel: affirm sense that Israel is not racist or apartheid state, reject all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, and maintain U.S. will always be partner and supporter of Israel (H. Con. Res. 57), S3557 [25JY]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 203), S1712 [17MY], S1724, S1738 [18MY]

Jews: condemn antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education, S5884 [11DE], S5970 [14DE]

——— condemn antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education and encourage college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism, S5223 [30OC]

——— condemn antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education and encourage college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism (S. Res. 437), S5219 [26OC], S5228 [30OC]

——— condemn rise in antisemitism in U.S. and globally, S112 [26JA], S3611 [26JY], S5238 [31OC], S5681 [30NO], S5721 [5DE], S5832 [7DE], S6032 [19DE]

——— condemn rise of antisemitism and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on contributions of Jewish American community (S. Res. 203), S1712 [17MY], S1724, S1738 [18MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: impact of letter from Birmingham, AL, City Jail on justice and social change, S1491–S1496 [3MY]

Law enforcement: hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies, S139 [30JA]

Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis Inc. (S. Res. 62), S402 [14FE]

Middle East: recognize value of Palestinian and Israeli lives and urge efforts to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict, S5175 [25OC], S5272–S5274 [1NO], S5387, S5388 [7NO], S5532 [15NO], S6034 [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

Antisemitism on College Campuses—Incident Tracking From 2019-2023: Hillel International (organization), H6910 [13DE]

Reports filed

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

Songs

‘‘Away in a Manger’’, H6116 [5DE]

‘‘First Noel’’, H6738 [7DE]

‘‘God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen’’, H5995 [30NO]

‘‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’’, H6149 [6DE]

‘‘It Came Upon the Midnight Clear’’, H6738 [7DE]

‘‘Joy to the World’’, H6738 [7DE]

‘‘Manger Throne’’, H6738 [7DE]

‘‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’’, H6738 [7DE]

‘‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’’, H6738 [7DE]

‘‘Silent Night’’, H6738 [7DE]

Statements

Condemn Antisemitism on University Campuses and Specific Testimony of University Presidents at Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) Hearing: Representative Raskin, E1227 [14DE]

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

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 3, condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities, H169 [11JA]

H. Con. Res. 57, affirm sense that Israel is not racist or apartheid state, reject all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, and maintain U.S. will always be partner and supporter of Israel, H3670 [18JY]

H. Res. 382, observe Jewish American Heritage Month, condemn rise of antisemitism, and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on contributions of Jewish American community, H2658 [30MY]

H. Res. 492, 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, H4247 [12SE]

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

H. Res. 927, condemn antisemitism on university campuses and specific testimony of university presidents at Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) hearing, H6907 [13DE]

S. Con. Res. 3, affirm importance of religious freedom as fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, S211 [1FE]

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. Con. Res. 14, affirm sense that Israel is not racist or apartheid state, reject all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, and maintain U.S. will always be partner and supporter of Israel, S2992 [18JY]

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

S. Res. 19, Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, S151 [30JA]

S. Res. 62, Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis Inc., anniversary, S400 [14FE]

S. Res. 74, 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, S462 [16FE]

S. Res. 203, observe Jewish American Heritage Month, condemn rise of antisemitism, and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on contributions of Jewish American community, S1569 [9MY]

S. Res. 237, remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in China’s Tiananmen Square and condemn crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within China, including Hong Kong, by Chinese Communist Party, S1984 [6JN]

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. 424, end persecution of, and violence against, religious minorities and human rights defenders and reverse Indian government policies that discriminate against Muslims and Christians on basis of their respective faiths, S5147 [24OC]

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

S. Res. 437, condemn antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education and encourage college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism, S5218 [26OC]

S. Res. 455, Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, Future Leaders Exchange, and Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study anniversaries, S5430 [8NO]

Transcripts

Foundation To Combat Antisemitism Stand Up to Jewish Hate campaign digital advertisement, S1150 [18AP]

Tributes

Aram I, H5655 [9NO]