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

Amendments

China: condemn persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and detention of Pastor ‘‘Ezra’’ Jin Mingri and leaders of Zion Church (S. Res. 463), S7975, S8004, S8005 [7NO]

Minneapolis, MN: condemn shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, honor victims and survivors, and commend staff and first responders (S. Res. 371), S6438, S6439 [8SE]

Tibet: commemorate birthday of Dalai Lama and express support for human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of Tibetan people (S. Res. 283), S4338, S4342 [14JY]

Appointments

House of Representatives Chaplain, H8 [3JA]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S8533 [8DE]

Articles and editorials

Fight Against Muhammad Ali = The Fight Against Islamaphobia, E43 [16JA]

Jewish High Holy Days Offer Time for Reflection, E1131 [1DE]

Nature of Truth, E786 [26AU]

Bills and resolutions

Alfayoumi, Wadee: tribute (see S. Res. 506), S8239 [19NO] (see H. Con. Res. 57), H4536 [14OC]

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in U.S. military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage (see S. 1318), S2456 [7AP] (see H.R. 2701), H1460 [7AP]

Armed Forces: define purpose, role, duties, and professional qualification requirements for chaplains in Armed Forces (see H.R. 3163), H1809 [1MY]

——— restore fairness to servicemembers who filed religious accommodation requests relative to coronavirus vaccine mandate and ensure their career progression is justly reviewed (see S. 1641), S2799 [7MY] (see H.R. 3240), H1909 [7MY]

Australia: condemn mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities, and express condolences to victims and their families (see H. Res. 956), H6023 [17DE]

Boulder, CO: condemn antisemitic attack and express support for law enforcement response (see H. Res. 488), H2569 [9JN]

——— condemn antisemitic attack and express support for survivors and their families (see S. Res. 263), S3234 [4JN] (see S. Res. 278), S3390 [12JN] (see H. Res. 476), H2469 [4JN] (see H. Res. 485), H2534 [6JN]

——— condemn antisemitic terrorist attack and antisemitism in all forms, commend first responders for immediate action, and urge Congress to take action to secure border and deport migrants who overstay visas (see H. Res. 472), H2468 [4JN]

Burma: provide protection, support, and humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugees and internally displaced people as well as promote accountability and path out of genocide and crimes against humanity for Rohingya (see H.R. 4140), H2969 [25JN]

Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: extend sunset and require determination relative to imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma (see H.R. 3190), H1853 [5MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda for National Prayer Breakfast (see H. Con. Res. 63), H4908 [28NO]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 45), S481 [29JA] (see H. Res. 74), H405 [28JA]

China: condemn persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and detention of Pastor ‘‘Ezra’’ Jin Mingri and leaders of Zion Church (see S. Res. 463), S7730 [23OC] (see H. Res. 861), H4584 [7NO]

——— 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 H. Res. 470), H2468 [4JN]

——— state U.S. policy relative to religious freedom (see S. 3056), S7753 [27OC] (see H.R. 5838), H4557 [28OC]

——— support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (see S. 1542), S2715 [30AP] (see H.R. 2635), H1417 [3AP]

Civil liberties: ensure due process protections of individuals against unlawful detention based solely on protected characteristic (see S. 634), S1040 [19FE] (see H.R. 1439), H722 [18FE]

——— prohibit application of Sharia law in U.S. where such application would violate constitutional rights (see S. 3008), S7139 [15OC] (see H.R. 5512), H4487 [19SE]

Civil rights: provide definition of antisemitism for enforcement of covered civil rights laws (see H.R. 4087), H2888 [23JN]

Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination on basis of religion under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance and provide rigorous enforcement of prohibitions against antisemitism (see S. 826), S1496 [4MR] (see H.R. 3282), H1943 [8MY]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring ideological oaths or similar statements by students, employees, or applicants (see H.R. 927), H456 [4FE]

——— track and record additional information on hate crimes (see H.R. 5546), H4493 [23SE]

Constitution—U.S.: honor foundational principle of separation of church and state and oppose extreme right-wing Christian nationalism (see H. Res. 773), H4509 [30SE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: establish Office of Civic Bridgebuilding (see H.R. 4329), H3198 [10JY]

Crime: condemn antisemitism in all its forms, remember lives of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah L. Milgrim, and support enforcement of existing laws relative to antisemitic violence and discrimination (see S. Res. 296), S3493 [23JN] (see H. Res. 447), H2368 [23MY]

——— provide adequate penalties and remedies for attacks on facilities providing counseling about abortion alternatives and attacks on places of religious worship (see H.R. 636), H299 [22JA]

Day of the Bible: designate (see H.J. Res. 118), H3757 [2SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow trademarks owned or controlled by 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. 453), H185 [15JA]

——— report on threat posed by violent antisemitism as component of transnational extremist movements (see H.R. 5011), H3703 [19AU]

Dept. of Education: ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups (see S. 2859), S6729 [18SE] (see H.R. 5505), H4455 [18SE]

——— prohibit award of Federal education funds to educational institutions and agencies that do not allow for religious exemptions to vaccination requirements (see H.R. 5075), H3717 [29AU]

——— prohibit Federal funding to any State or local educational agency that denies or prevents participation in constitutionally-protected prayer in schools (see H.R. 370), H111 [13JA]

——— 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. 558), S970 [13FE] (see H.R. 1007), H503 [5FE]

Dept. of HHS: issue final rule providing for regulations on protecting statutory conscience rights and preventing abortion-related discrimination in health care (see S. 47), S79 [9JA] (see H.R. 2874), H1598 [10AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize continuation of lawful nonimmigrant status for certain religious workers affected by backlog for religious worker immigrant visas (see S. 1298), S2172 [3AP] (see H.R. 2672), H1459 [7AP]

——— provide exception to parole fee for parole of alien into U.S. for sacred Tribal or religious ceremony, cultural exchange, or celebration (see H.R. 5904), H4572 [4NO]

Dept. of HUD: provide technical assistance and grants for faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and local governments to increase supply of affordable rental housing (see S. 2720), S6320 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: clarify causation element in Federal hate crime statute (see H.R. 4187), H3009 [26JN]

——— establish Office of the National Coordinator To Counter Antisemitism (see H.R. 6806), H6022 [17DE]

——— include reporting on hate crimes to uniform crime reporting program (see H.R. 2588), H1411 [2AP]

Dept. of State: designate Muslim Brotherhood (organization) as foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 3883), H2614 [10JN]

——— designate Muslim Brotherhood (organization) as foreign terrorist organization and report to Congress regarding such designation (see S. 2293), S4369 [15JY] (see H.R. 4397), H3314 [15JY]

——— establish Office To Monitor and Combat Islamophobia (see S. 805), S1429 [27FE] (see H.R. 959), H458 [4FE]

——— provide briefings on antisemitism in Europe (see H.R. 6297), H4901 [25NO]

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. 6564), H5559 [10DE]

——— permit voluntary transmission of patient contact information to certain religious or faith-based organizations by Dept., chaplains (see H.R. 5758), H4536 [14OC]

Día de los Muertos: observance (see H. Res. 838), H4559 [28OC]

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 S. 2190), S3562 [26JN] (see H.R. 4161), H3008 [26JN]

Domestic policy: encourage U.S. to continue leadership on matters of religious freedom (see S. Res. 573), S8920 [18DE]

Easter Monday: establish as legal public holiday (see S. 1426), S2560 [10AP] (see H.R. 2951), H1611 [17AP]

Education: expand educational choices for disabled and establish scholarship program for military children (see S. 487), S793 [5FE]

Egypt: enact reforms to ensure Coptic Christians have same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens and take steps to end attacks on Christians (see H. Res. 776), H4509 [30SE]

Ethiopia: condemn actions that threaten regional stability, violate fundamental human rights, and undermine U.S. strategic interests in Horn of Africa (see H. Res. 937), H5111 [9DE]

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. 561), H3033 [27JN]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure equal treatment for religious organizations in Federal provision of social services programs, grantmaking, and contracting (see S. 2908), S6730 [18SE]

FEMA: clarify that financial assistance received from sources outside of insurance are not considered duplication of benefits (see H.R. 2254), H1188 [21MR]

Fidelity Month: designate (see S. Res. 277), S3390 [12JN]

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. 3256), S8274 [20NO] (see H.R. 6258), H4895 [21NO]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to foreign governments that violate human rights relative to religious freedom (see S. 676), S1127 [20FE]

——— prohibit use of any U.S. weapon, weapons system, munition, aircraft, vessel, boat, or other implement of war against Christian properties and civilians in any foreign country (see H.R. 2863), H1598 [10AP]

Foreign countries: condemn persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries and encourage President to prioritize protection of persecuted Christians in U.S. foreign policy (see S. Res. 327), S4505 [21JY] (see H. Res. 594), H3475 [17JY]

Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 47), S524 [30JA] (see H. Res. 77), H405 [28JA]

Freedom of religion: express concern regarding severe restrictions on religious freedom abroad (see H. Res. 738), H4455 [18SE]

——— recognize religious freedom as fundamental right, support international religious freedom as cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, and express concern over threats to and attacks on religious freedom (see S. Res. 52), S594 [4FE]

Grant, Ulysses S.: anniversary of speech to Society of the Army of the Tennessee (see H. Res. 773), H4509 [30SE]

Hinduism: celebrate Hindu Americans and condemn attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry (see H. Res. 69), H395 [24JA]

——— recognize holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 824), H4548 [21OC]

Housing: preempt State and local laws that prevent construction of affordable housing on faith lands (see H.R. 5601), H4501 [26SE]

Immigration: celebrate legacy and contributions of immigrants, condemn all forms of discrimination against immigrants, and oppose discriminatory immigration policies (see H. Res. 126), H676 [12FE]

——— include advocacy for Sharia law to be grounds for immigrant inadmissibility and deportability (see S. 3009), S7139 [15OC]

——— limit ability to issue any visa or provide any status under immigration laws until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6225), H4874 [20NO]

——— limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (see S. 455), S792 [5FE] (see H.R. 1061), H553 [6FE]

——— prohibit entry of aliens who adhere to Sharia law (see H.R. 5722), H4527 [8OC]

——— provide exception from expedited removal for certain countries of particular concern or special watch list countries (see H.R. 3504), H2197 [20MY]

——— rescind Executive actions suspending issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries, prohibit religious discrimination, and limit Presidential authority to suspend or restrict entry of class of aliens (see S. 398), S594 [4FE] (see H.R. 924), H456 [4FE]

India: commemorate Sikh Genocide of 1984 (see H. Res. 841), H4559 [28OC]

Insurance: establish requirements for disclosure of certain information relative to health care sharing ministries (see H.R. 3103), H1774 [30AP]

Iran: 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. 525), S8483 [3DE] (see H. Res. 925), H5026 [3DE]

——— observe Nowruz, Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 244), H1218 [24MR]

IRS: specify that Council on America-Islamic Relations shall not be treated as nonprofit organization (see S. 3479), S8730 [15DE]

Israel: express that Israel maintains sovereignty over Temple Mount and recognize importance of religious freedom for all on Temple Mount (see H. Res. 852), H4566 [31OC]

James Solomon Russell Post Office, Lawrenceville, VA: designate (see H.R. 2141), H1161 [14MR]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 246), S3117 [22MY]

Jewish Americans: call on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism (see S. Res. 246), S3117 [22MY]

——— call on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate public on contributions of Jewish American community (see H. Res. 352), H1624 [24AP]

Jews: condemn antisemitic hatred on anniversary of Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel (see S. Res. 439), S6980 [7OC]

——— condemn antisemitism in all forms, including proliferation and amplification of antisemitic content on artificial intelligence (AI) platforms (see H. Res. 963), H6116 [18DE]

——— condemn rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in U.S., including recent assault in Boulder, CO, and reaffirm commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence (see S. Res. 288), S3470 [18JN] (see H. Res. 481), H2506 [5JN]

——— condemn slogan ‘‘Globalize the Intifada’’ as call to violence against Israeli and Jewish people across world and urge national, State, and local leaders to condemn it as such (see H. Res. 588), H3475 [17JY]

——— condemn surge in antisemitic violence in U.S., and reaffirm support for safety and civil rights of Jewish Americans (see H. Res. 498), H2615 [10JN]

——— honor life of Sarah L. Milgrim and condemn recent extremist attacks (see S. Res. 261), S3234 [4JN]

Kennedy, John F.: anniversary of address to Greater Houston Ministerial Association (see H. Res. 773), H4509 [30SE]

Law enforcement: eliminate racial, religious, or other discriminatory profiling (see H.R. 5727), H4532 [10OC]

——— hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies (see H.R. 5361), H4310 [15SE]

Life Month: designate (see S.J. Res. 56), S3205 [3JN] (see H.J. Res. 98), H2419 [3JN]

Liturgical Dance Day: observance (see H. Res. 751), H4489 [19SE]

López, Juan: tribute (see H. Res. 717), H4311 [15SE]

Minneapolis, MN: condemn shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, honor victims and survivors, and commend staff and first responders (see S. Res. 371), S5563 [2SE]

Music and dance: designate composition known as ‘‘Here Rests in Honored Glory’’ by Donald B. Miller as national hymn of U.S. (see H.R. 6188), H4873 [20NO]

Muslim-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 33), S335 [23JA] (see H. Res. 61), H387 [23JA]

National Arab American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 351), H1624 [24AP]

National Prayer Service: express that sermon given by Mariann Edgar Budde at National Cathedral was display of political activism and condemn its distorted message (see H. Res. 59), H387 [23JA]

Nigeria: condemn persecution of Christians (see H. Res. 866), H4585 [7NO]

Ogles, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 553), H3033 [27JN] (see H. Res. 576), H3200 [10JY]

Pope Leo XIV: tribute (see S. Res. 253), S3117 [22MY] (see H. Res. 412), H2052 [14MY]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 192), H1009 [5MR] (see H. Res. 263), H1337 [27MR]

Religious Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 426), S6874 [30SE]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: eliminate applicability to District of Columbia (see H.R. 3850), H2569 [9JN]

Roman Catholic Church: protect citizenship of, and provide tax-exempt status to, any American elected as Supreme Pontiff (Pope) (see H.R. 4501), H3473 [17JY]

Russia: reimpose protection of religious freedoms and emigration as condition of any bilateral trade agreement (see H.R. 5292), H4238 [10SE]

SBA: codify proposed rule entitled ‘‘Ensuring Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations in SBA’s Loan and Disaster Assistance Programs’’ (see H.R. 522), H219 [16JA]

Social Security: allow period in which clergy may revoke their exemption from coverage (see S. 639), S1040 [19FE] (see H.R. 227), H62 [7JA]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any judgments, awards, and settlements from sexual assault or sexual harassment claims (see S. 584), S971 [13FE] (see H.R. 1306), H706 [13FE]

——— provide tax credit or refund for certain Federal insurance taxes for employees who are members of religious faiths which oppose participation in such insurance (see H.R. 4389), H3314 [15JY]

——— treat membership in health care sharing ministry as medical expense (see S. 653), S1126 [20FE]

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. 741), H4455 [18SE]

——— designate certain individuals as specially designated global terrorists (see H.R. 6230), H4875 [20NO]

Tibet: commemorate birthday of Dalai Lama and express support for human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of Tibetan people (see S. Res. 283), S3435 [17JN] (see H. Res. 515), H2826 [13JN]

Trump, President: commend for redesignating Nigeria as country of particular concern due to engagement in, and tolerance of, systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom (see H. Res. 860), H4573 [4NO]

Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S.: establish (see S. 761), S1397 [26FE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: extend and authorize appropriations (see H.R. 1744), H917 [27FE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: develop curriculum for study of modern-day antisemitism surrounding Hamas’ (terrorist organization) October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks against Israel for use in secondary schools (see H.R. 5714), H4527 [8OC]

U.S. service academies: require appointments and selections to be determined by standardized candidate composite score and prohibit consideration of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or religion in admissions (see H.R. 5046), H3711 [26AU]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 3122), H1775 [30AP]

Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 234), H1189 [21MR]

Declarations

Declaration of mothers—a proclamation and pledge for the preservation of freedom and virtue: Moms for America, Inc., E196 [10MR]

Excerpts

‘‘Holy Bible’’ (Luke 2), H6015 [17DE]

Homilies

Mass for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Robert Cardinal McElroy, S7745 [27OC]

Letters

Deployment of Federal agents and/or military personnel to conduct law enforcement operations in U.S. cities: several rabbis, S7746 [27OC]

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act: Scott P. Stevens, Jewish War Veterans of the USA (organization), E870 [17SE]

Lists

Greenville, MS, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church pastors, E542 [9JN]

Prayers

Iowa Legislature Opening Prayer: Reagan Grassley, S283 [22JA]

Proclamations

End Jew Hatred Day: Representative Earl L. ‘‘Buddy’’ Carter, E238 [21MR]

Tribute to Anthony Gallagher: Representative Kaptur, E996 [24OC]

Tribute to Dana Carson: Representative Al Green, E532 [5JN]

Tribute to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: Representative Robin L. Kelly, E787 [26AU]

Tribute to Griffin Davis: Representative Cherfilus-McCormick, E762 [12AU]

Tribute to Tellis J. Chapman: Representative Jonathan L. Jackson, E617 [24JN]

Remarks in House

Abington, PA: tribute to interfaith Thanksgiving service, H6029 [18DE]

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in U.S. military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage (H.R. 2701), H1473 [8AP], H4294, H4295 [15SE]

Ave Maria, FL: tribute to Ave Maria Parish Choir, E1163 [9DE]

Baker, Leigh-Allyn: She Leads America Inc., Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E939 [8OC]

Bangladesh: human rights violations, H51 [7JA], H4461 [19SE]

Bay View, MI: anniversary of Bay View Association, E207 [11MR]

Biloxi, MS: anniversary of Abundant Life Evangelistic Church, H4320 [16SE]

——— anniversary of First Baptist Church of Biloxi, E460 [21MY]

Boone, Corinthia Ridgley: She Leads America Inc., Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E942 [8OC]

Boston, MA: rededication of Ebenezer Baptist Church, E835 [10SE]

——— tribute to Greater Love Tabernacle Church, H4828 [20NO]

Boulder, CO: condemn antisemitic attack and express support for law enforcement response (H. Res. 488), H2542–H2546 [9JN], E561 [11JN]

——— condemn antisemitic attack and express support for survivors and their families (H. Res. 476), H2543–H2546 [9JN], H2632 [11JN]

——— condemn antisemitic attack and express support for survivors and their families (H. Res. 476), unanimous-consent request, H2633 [11JN]

Bridgewater, NJ: anniversary of Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, E143 [21FE]

Bronx, NY: tribute to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, H4232 [10SE]

——— tribute to United Christian Baptist Church, H4866 [20NO]

Brooklyn, NY: anniversary of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, E79 [31JA]

Brownsville, TX: anniversary of Diocese of Brownsville, E946 [8OC]

——— anniversary of First United Methodist Church of Brownsville, E941 [8OC]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, E49 [20JA]

——— anniversary of St. Paul’s A.M.E. Zion Church, E433 [15MY]

Bush, Kayleigh: She Leads America Inc., Young Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E946 [8OC]

California: Federal investigations into State practices and policies relative to education, discrimination, transportation, environment, homelessness, firearms, and immigration, H1588–H1591 [10AP]

Carthage, TX: anniversary of St. John’s Episcopal Church, H4257 [11SE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, E93 [5FE]

Chantilly, VA: anniversary of Rajdhani Mandir Temple, H2206 [21MY]

China: recognize actions against Uyghur Muslim population as genocide, H2624 [11JN]

——— support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (H.R. 2635), H3738–H3740 [2SE]

Christian Embassy (organization): anniversary, E951 [10OC]

Civil liberties: prohibit application of Sharia law in U.S. where such application would violate constitutional rights, H4773 [19NO]

Clah, Terri (WindTalker): She Leads America Inc., Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E944 [8OC]

Clarksdale, MS: tribute to Friendship African Methodist Episcopal Church, E652 [10JY]

Colorado Springs, CO: anniversary of Springs Community Church, H3903 [9SE]

——— tribute to Ten Days of Prayer initiative, H3903 [9SE]

Columbus, GA: anniversary of First African Baptist Church, E755 [8AU]

——— anniversary of Wynnton Hill Baptist Church, E801 [2SE]

Communism: condemn hatred of Christmas, H5911 [16DE]

Communities Organized for Public Service (C.O.P.S.)/Metro Alliance: anniversary, E981 [21OC]

Congress: renew commitment to address violence based on ethnicity, religion, or beliefs, H1899 [7MY]

Coppell, TX: tribute to St. Ann Catholic Parish Magi Ministry, E131 [14FE]

Coral Gables, FL: anniversary of St. Theresa Catholic School, H4780 [19NO], E1079 [17NO]

Crime: condemn antisemitism in all its forms, remember lives of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah L. Milgrim, and support enforcement of existing laws relative to antisemitic violence and discrimination, E485 [29MY]

——— condemn attacks on Hindu places of worship, H3868 [8SE]

Cuero, TX: anniversary of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, E244 [24MR]

Davis, CA: anniversary of Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, E506 [3JN]

Day of the Bible: designate (H.J. Res. 118), H3719 [2SE]

Dearborn, MI: anniversary of Islamic Center of America, E422 [14MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve quality and availability of kosher meals for inpatient residents at VA hospitals, H2952 [25JN]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of House of Prayer Institutional Church, E927 [3OC]

——— anniversary of Macedonia Baptist Church, E928 [3OC]

——— anniversary of Trinity Faith United Methodist Church, E422 [14MY]

District of Columbia: condemn shooting outside Capital Jewish Museum, express condolences to families and victims, and denounce rise in antisemitic incidents and violence, H2231 [21MY], H2404 [3JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: John Templeton Foundation Templeton Prize recipient, H3899 [9SE], H4398 [17SE], H4413 [18SE], E800 [2SE], E820 [8SE], E834 [10SE], E840, E841 [11SE], E843, E844, E845, E846, E847, E848, E849, E850, E851, E852, E853, E854, E855 [15SE], E858, E859, E860, E861, E862, E863, E864, E865 [16SE], E872 [17SE], E876, E877, E879 [18SE], E882 [19SE], E888, E889, E890 [23SE], E896, E898, E899, E904 [26SE], E919 [30SE], E926 [3OC], E1034 [4NO], E1057, E1062 [12NO], E1069 [17NO]

——— U.S. visit, H3897 [9SE], H4231 [10SE], H4307 [15SE], H4398 [17SE], H4413 [18SE], E814 [4SE], E827, E829 [9SE], E843, E844, E845, E846, E847, E848, E849, E850, E851, E852, E853, E854, E855 [15SE], E860, E861, E862, E863, E864, E865 [16SE], E870, E872 [17SE], E876, E877, E879 [18SE], E882, E883 [19SE], E888, E889, E890 [23SE], E898, E899, E901, E904 [26SE], E919 [30SE], E951 [10OC], E1034 [4NO], E1057, E1062 [12NO], E1069 [17NO], E1145 [3DE]

Edwards, MS: tribute to Greater Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, E240 [21MR]

Egg Harbor Township, NJ: anniversary of Zion United Methodist Church, E526 [4JN]

Eid Al-Fitr: observance, H1388 [1AP]

Elizabethtown, KY: anniversary of St. James Catholic Church, E1115 [21NO]

Faith Month: observance, H1719–H1721 [29AP]

Falls Church, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Merrifield, E936 [6OC]

Fauquier County and Vicinity Ministers’ Coalition: anniversary, E171 [27FE]

Feasterville, PA: anniversary of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) Parish, E772 [15AU]

Flemington, NJ: anniversary of Flemington Jewish Community Center, E121 [12FE], E757 [8AU]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: anniversary of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, E1036 [4NO]

Fort Stockton, TX: anniversary of St. Joseph Catholic Church, E336 [24AP]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, E28 [14JA]

Freedom of religion: condemn persecution of Christians in Africa and Middle East, H1733 [30AP]

Greenville, MS: tribute to New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, E542 [9JN]

Hampton, VA: anniversary of Bethel Temple Church, E999 [24OC]

Hanford, CA: anniversary of Hanford Christian School, E1213 [17DE]

Hartsville, SC: tribute to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, E323 [17AP]

Hawkins, Jesse: Aurora, IL, African American Heritage Advisory Board Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E171 [27FE]

Heil, CeCe: She Leads America Inc., Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E944 [8OC]

Hinduism: recognize holiday of Diwali and Hindu Heritage Month, E988 [21OC]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H4461 [19SE]

——— moment of silence for victims of shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, MN, H3742 [2SE]

——— moment of silence in honor of victims of antisemitic violence, H2404 [3JN]

Human rights: tribute to courage of Coptic Christians executed by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H862 [26FE]

Immigration: condemn inhumane treatment of migrants fleeing religious persecution, H923 [3MR]

——— limit ability to issue any visa or provide any status under immigration laws until certain conditions are met (H.R. 6225), H4870 [20NO], H5833 [12DE]

——— limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (H.R. 1061), H513 [6FE], H665 [12FE], H735 [24FE], H1885 [7MY]

——— prohibit entry of aliens who adhere to Sharia law (H.R. 5722), H5833 [12DE]

——— provide exception from expedited removal for certain countries of particular concern or special watch list countries (H.R. 3504), H923 [3MR]

Infinity Foundation (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E279 [2AP]

Iran: observe Nowruz, Iranian New Year, H1196 [24MR]

——— observe Nowruz, Iranian New Year (H. Res. 244), H1196 [24MR]

Jewish Americans: call on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate public on contributions of Jewish American community (H. Res. 352), H2027–H2033 [14MY]

Jews: condemn antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education, H1238 [25MR]

——— condemn global rise of antisemitism and call upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism, H5852 [15DE]

——— condemn rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in U.S., including recent assault in Boulder, CO, and reaffirm commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence (H. Res. 481), H2539–H2542, H2544, H2545 [9JN]

——— condemn rise of antisemitism, H2460 [4JN], H2479 [5JN], H2575, H2576 [10JN], H6095 [18DE]

——— honor life of Sarah L. Milgrim and condemn recent extremist attacks, H2578 [10JN]

KBHL–Radio (Osakis, MN): anniversary of Praise Live broadcasting, H1130 [11MR]

Korn, Jennifer Sevilla: She Leads America Inc., Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E962 [17OC]

Lampasas, TX: anniversary of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, E936 [6OC]

Lancaster, PA: anniversary of Salem Hellers Evangelical Reformed Church, E957 [14OC]

Las Vegas, NV: groundbreaking of Chabad Southwest Las Vegas, E839 [11SE]

Law enforcement: hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies, H83–H85 [9JA]

Lexington, KY: anniversary of Calvary Baptist Church, E343 [28AP]

Life Month: designate (H.J. Res. 98), H2917 [24JN]

Long Branch, NJ: anniversary of Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church, E250 [25MR]

Lorton, VA: anniversary of Cranford United Methodist Church, E949 [10OC]

Manchester, NH: anniversary of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, E924 [3OC]

Millbury, OH: anniversary of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, E952 [10OC]

Mission Mississippi (organization): tribute to Leflore County, MS, chapter, E552 [10JN]

Morality and ethics: disapprove use of religious rhetoric for political purposes, H174 [15JA]

——— recognize faith traditions as guides for humane government policies, H1594 [10AP]

Mount Olive, NJ: dedication of Mount Olive Baptist Church, E441 [15MY]

Muslim-American Heritage Month: designate (H. Res. 61), E64 [23JA]

National Arab American Heritage Month: observance, E363 [30AP]

National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children: observance, H3903 [9SE]

National security: address threat of Islamic extremism and Sharia law to American values, H5832 [12DE]

New Bedford, MA: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E745 [1AU]

New York, NY: tribute to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, E737 [29JY]

Newport News, VA: anniversary of New Beech Grove Baptist Church, E1024 [31OC]

Ogles, Representative: censure (H. Res. 553), H3027 [27JN]

Orangevale, CA: tribute to Temple Or Rishon receipt of Holocaust Torah, H549 [6FE]

Orkney Springs, VA: anniversary of Shrine Mont (retreat center), H3903 [9SE]

PenaVega, Alexa: She Leads America Inc., Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E941 [8OC]

Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, E1039 [4NO]

——— anniversary of St. Benedict Catholic Church, E1032 [4NO]

Potomac, MD: tribute to Scotland African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, H1763 [30AP]

Quitman, TX: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Quitman, E1043 [7NO]

Reformed Church in the U.S. (RCUS): anniversary, E338 [24AP]

Religious Freedom Restoration Act: eliminate applicability to District of Columbia (H.R. 3850), E542 [9JN]

Richmond, VA: anniversary of First African Baptist Church, E1087 [18NO]

Roanoke, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Roanoke, H2206 [21MY]

Rollins, Brooke L.: She Leads America Inc., Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E945 [8OC]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Mosaic Law Congregation, H2059 [15MY]

Saka Nakodar Day: observance, H537 [6FE]

Salt Lake City, UT: tribute to Salt Lake Temple, H5889 [15DE]

——— tribute to Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, H4891 [21NO]

Satchell, Sydney: She Leads America Inc., Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E939 [8OC]

Savannah, GA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, H4813 [19NO], E1049 [7NO]

Seymour, Caltha: She Leads America Inc., Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E955 [14OC]

Sikhism: commemorate anniversary of death of spiritual leader Guru Tegh Bahadur and recognize contributions of Sikh Americans, E952 [10OC]

——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of festival of Vaisakhi, H1691 [29AP]

St. Helena, CA: anniversary of Grace Episcopal Church, E1019 [31OC]

Stockton, CA: anniversary of First Congregational Church of Stockton, E848 [15SE]

——— anniversary of St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, E820 [8SE]

——— anniversary of Temple Israel of Stockton, E500 [3JN]

Swindell, Brandi: She Leads America Inc., Christian Woman of Distinction award recipient, E940 [8OC]

Syria: condemn attack at Mar Elias Church in Damascus and express condolences to families, victims, and community members, H3025 [27JN]

——— government invitation to Syrian Jews to help rebuild country after fall of Bashar al-Assad regime, H928 [3MR]

Terrell, TX: anniversary of Rock Church of Terrell, E815 [4SE]

Tibet: condemn legacy of political repression by China and oppose actions to erase Tibetan cultural heritage, E195 [10MR]

Traverse City, MI: anniversary of Congregation Beth Shalom, E805 [3SE]

Trinity Baptist College: anniversary, H1427 [7AP]

Tulsa, OK: anniversary of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, E373 [1MY]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: designate Turkey as Country of Particular Concern, H4307 [15SE]

Vandendriessche, Dorothy: New Ulm, MN, Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Woman of the Year Award recipient, H2155 [20MY]

Watchmen Broadcasting (organization): anniversary, E642 [2JY]

Westfield, NJ: anniversary of Temple Emanu-El, E903 [26SE]

White Plains, NY: anniversary of Calvary Baptist Church, H4956 [1DE]

Winchester, VA: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, H4318 [16SE]

Woodbridge, VA: tribute to Neabsco Baptist Church, E1075 [17NO]

Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month: designate (H. Res. 234), E231 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in U.S. military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage (S. 1318), S8399 [20NO]

Ashland, OR: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of Ashland, S4284 [9JY]

Australia: express condolences to victims of mass shooting at Bondi Beach, S8700, S8702 [15DE], S8757 [16DE]

Boulder, CO: condemn antisemitic attack and express support for survivors and their families (S. Res. 278), S3396 [12JN]

Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: extend sunset and require determination relative to imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma (H.R. 3190), S8618 [10DE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 45), S487 [29JA]

China: condemn persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and detention of Pastor ‘‘Ezra’’ Jin Mingri and leaders of Zion Church (S. Res. 463), S7974, S7975 [7NO]

Civil liberties: prohibit application of Sharia law in U.S. where such application would violate constitutional rights (S. 3008), S7762 [28OC]

Congress: accomplishments of 119th Congress, S8888–S8891 [18DE]

Dept. of Education: ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups (S. 2859), S6732–S6734 [18SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize continuation of lawful nonimmigrant status for certain religious workers affected by backlog for religious worker immigrant visas (S. 1298), S2464–S2466 [8AP]

District of Columbia: condemn shooting outside Capital Jewish Museum, express condolences to families and victims, and denounce rise in antisemitic incidents and violence, S3099, S3100, S3102, S3104, S3108, S3109 [22MY]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: John Templeton Foundation Templeton Prize recipient, S6571 [11SE], S6585 [15SE], S6644, S6645 [16SE], S6684 [17SE], S7925 [5NO], S7960 [6NO], S8235 [19NO], S8443 [2DE], S8476 [3DE], S8667 [11DE]

——— U.S. visit, S6316 [4SE], S6596 [15SE], S6626, S6644, S6645 [16SE], S6683, S6684 [17SE], S6828 [29SE], S7925 [5NO], S8235 [19NO], S8443 [2DE], S8476 [3DE], S8667 [11DE]

End Jew Hatred Day: observance, S2657 [29AP]

Faith Month: observance, S2556 [10AP]

Immigration: include advocacy for Sharia law to be grounds for immigrant inadmissibility and deportability (S. 3009), S7762 [28OC]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 246), S3108, S3109 [22MY]

Jewish Americans: call on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism (S. Res. 246), S3108, S3109 [22MY]

Jews: condemn antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education, S456 [29JA], S1694 [12MR]

——— condemn rise of antisemitism, S387 [27JA], S2809 [8MY], S7937 [6NO]

Kansas City, KS: anniversary of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, S3344 [11JN]

Lafayette County, MO: anniversary of First Baptist Church, S4417 [16JY]

Life Month: designate (S.J. Res. 56), S3243 [5JN]

Minneapolis, MN: condemn shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, honor victims and survivors, and commend staff and first responders (S. Res. 371), S6050–S6053 [4SE], S6439 [8SE]

National security: address threat of Islamic extremism and Sharia law to American values, S7006 [8OC], S7761–S7763 [28OC]

Orthodox Christmas: observance, S35 [7JA]

Pontiac, MI: anniversary of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, S3313 [10JN]

Pope Leo XIV: tribute (S. Res. 253), S3141 [22MY]

Reformed Church in the U.S. (RCUS): anniversary, S3114 [22MY]

Refugees: preserve funding for faith-based organizations that provide disaster relief services for refugees, S4407 [16JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, S205 [16JA]

Russia: condemn efforts by Russian Orthodox Church to suppress other religious denominations, S6779 [19SE]

——— Russian Orthodox Church allegations of religious persection by Ukrainian government, S8749 [16DE]

Taxation: eliminate nonrefundable tax credit for contributions made to public charities that primarily grant scholarships to students attending elementary and secondary schools, S4063 [30JN]

Tibet: commemorate birthday of Dalai Lama and express support for human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of Tibetan people (S. Res. 283), S4342 [14JY]

Trump, President: commend for redesignating Nigeria as country of particular concern due to engagement in, and tolerance of, systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, S8455 [3DE]

Reports filed

Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in (BRAVE) Burma Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3190) (H. Rept. 119–321), H4515 [3OC]

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2701) (H. Rept. 119–258), H4163 [9SE]

——— Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 1318) (S. Rept. 119–89), S7699 [21OC]

Nomination of Yehuda S. Kaploun To Be Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8480 [3DE]

Recognize Religious Freedom as Fundamental Right, Support International Religious Freedom in U.S. Foreign Policy, and Express Concern Over Threats to and Attacks on Religious Freedom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 52), S3558 [26JN]

Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 761) (S. Rept. 119–54), S4994 [31JY]

Statements

October 7 Revisited: Israel Zoberman, E1113 [20NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 352, call on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate public on contributions of Jewish American community, H2027 [14MY]

H. Res. 481, condemn rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in U.S., including recent assault in Boulder, CO, and reaffirm commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence, H2539 [9JN]

H. Res. 488, condemn antisemitic attack in Boulder, CO, and express support for law enforcement response, H2542 [9JN]

H.R. 2635, Uyghur Policy Act, H3738–H3740 [2SE]

H.R. 2701, Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act, H4294 [15SE]

S. 558, Antisemitism Awareness Act, S973 [13FE]

S. 1318, Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act, S8399 [20NO]

S. Res. 33, Muslim-American Heritage Month, S340 [23JA]

S. Res. 45, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S486 [29JA]

S. Res. 47, Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, S525 [30JA]

S. Res. 52, recognize religious freedom as fundamental right, support international religious freedom as cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, and express concern over threats to and attacks on religious freedom, S596 [4FE]

S. Res. 246, call on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism, S3120 [22MY]

S. Res. 246, Jewish American Heritage Month, S3120 [22MY]

S. Res. 253, tribute to Pope Leo XIV, S3124 [22MY]

S. Res. 261, honor life of Sarah L. Milgrim and condemn recent extremist attacks, S3236 [4JN]

S. Res. 263, condemn antisemitic attack in Boulder, CO, and express support for survivors and their families, S3236 [4JN]

S. Res. 277, Fidelity Month, S3394 [12JN]

S. Res. 278, condemn antisemitic attack in Boulder, CO, and express support for survivors and their families, S3394 [12JN]

S. Res. 283, commemorate birthday of Dalai Lama and express support for human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of Tibetan people, S3439 [17JN], S4342 [14JY]

S. Res. 288, condemn rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in U.S., including recent assault in Boulder, CO, and reaffirm commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence, S3474 [18JN]

S. Res. 296, condemn antisemitism in all its forms, remember lives of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah L. Milgrim, and support enforcement of existing laws relative to antisemitic violence, crime, and discrimination, S3494 [23JN]

S. Res. 327, condemn persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries and encourage President to prioritize protection of persecuted Christians in U.S. foreign policy, S4507 [21JY]

S. Res. 371, condemn shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, MN, honor victims and survivors, and commend staff and first responders, S5566 [2SE], S6439 [8SE]

S. Res. 426, Religious Education Week, S6879 [30SE]

S. Res. 439, condemn antisemitic hatred on anniversary of Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel, S6982 [7OC]

S. Res. 463, condemn persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and detention of Pastor ‘‘Ezra’’ Jin Mingri and leaders of Zion Church in China, S7732 [23OC], S7976 [7NO]

S. Res. 506, tribute to Wadee Alfayoumi, S8243 [19NO]

S. Res. 525, 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, S8485 [3DE]

S. Res. 573, encourage U.S. to continue leadership on matters of religious freedom, S8926 [18DE]

Tributes

Pope Francis, S2589, S2591 [28AP], H1781 [1MY]

Pope Leo XIV, S2848 [12MY]