------------------------------------------------------ RELIGION related term(s) Churches, Synagogues, and Mosques Articles and editorials Jason Miyares Alleges `Very Organized' and Well-Funded Network Propping Up Antisemitic Activity, E130 [11FE] Bills and resolutions Animals: prohibit provision of Federal funds to States and local government that prohibit their residents from owning dogs (see H.R. 7611), H2233 [20FE] Bangladesh: anniversary of genocide (see H. Res. 1130), H2627 [20MR] Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: extend sunset and require determination relative to imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma (see S. 3981), S801 [4MR] Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 594), S378 [29JA] (see H. Res. 1022), H1915 [27JA] Civil Rights Act: clarify that discrimination in provision of goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations based on Sharia Law is in violation of such Act (see S. 3887), S610 [12FE] (see H.R. 8017), H2621 [19MR] 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 H.R. 6957), H134 [7JA] (see H.R. 7152), H947 [20JA] Dept. of Justice: establish task force on anti-Sikh hate and discrimination (see H.R. 7100), H919 [15JA] ------include reporting on hate crimes to uniform crime reporting program (see S. 3724), S376 [29JA] Dept. of State: require comprehensive report on U.S. efforts to address religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria (see H.R. 7457), H2117 [10FE] ------restrict visa issuance to individuals who have directed, authorized, significantly supported, participated in, or carried out violations of religious freedom (see S. 3679), S257 [15JA] Employment: prevent workplace harassment, end mandatory arbitration and pre-employment non-disclosure agreements, expand civil rights protections, empower workers who report harassment, and eliminate tipped minimum wage (see S. 3865), S609 [12FE] (see H.R. 7583), H2224 [13FE] History: commemorate 250th anniversary of passage of resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17 as day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer (see S. Res. 649), S1205 [18MR] Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: fly U.S. flag at half-staff in honor of memory (see H. Res. 1107), H2471 [5MR] ------tribute (see H. Res. 1106), H2420 [4MR] Mobile, AL: recognize cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and its origins in Mobile (see H. Res. 1051), H2119 [10FE] Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 1125), H2621 [19MR] Smallwood, Richard: tribute (see S. Res. 584), S257 [15JA] St. Paul, MN: condemn disruption of religious worship service at Cities Church, reaffirm constitutional right to religious freedom, and commend Dept. of Justice for prompt investigation (see H. Res. 1026), H1921 [30JA] Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 7325), H1975 [3FE] U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: extend and authorize appropriations (see S. 3984), S802 [4MR] Cost Estimates Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma (BRAVE Burma) Act (H.R. 3190): CBO, H2080 [9FE] Poems ``Under My Zayde's Tallit,'' Israel Zoberman, E90 [2FE] Proclamations Pensacola, FL, Governmental Prayer Breakfast Anniversary: Representative Patronis, E81 [30JA] Tribute to Niceville, FL, Holy Family Catholic Academy: Representative Patronis, E85 [30JA] Remarks in House Akron, OH: anniversary of Remedy Church, H1336 [22JA] 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), H2080, H2081 [9FE] Chriscoe family: tribute, E143 [20FE] Colorado Springs, CO: anniversary of Grace Baptist Church, H2206 [12FE] District of Columbia: tribute to International Religious Freedom Summit, H1970 [3FE] Doleman, Dan, Jr.: Columbus, GA, Holsey Monumental Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church Living Legend Award recipient, E133 [12FE] Egypt: enact reforms to ensure Coptic Christians have same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens and take steps to end attacks on Christians, H619 [12JA] Eid Al-Fitr: observance, H2559 [18MR] Elma, NY: groundbreaking of St. Paul's Lutheran Church new sanctuary, E244 [19MR] Friends of Club 21 choir: tribute, H1157 [21JA] Immigration: limit ability to issue any visa or provide any status under immigration laws until certain conditions are met (H.R. 6225), H710 [13JA], H2460, H2462 [5MR] India: anniversary of Saka Nakodar massacre, H2175 [11FE] Jews: condemn rise of antisemitism, H2488 [16MR] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: impact of letter from Birmingham, AL, City Jail on justice and social change, H2089 [9FE] Law enforcement: hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies (H.R. 5361), H1989 [4FE] Mendenhall, MS: anniversary of First Baptist Church Mendenhall, E229 [18MR] Mt. Vernon, NY: anniversary of Macedonia Baptist Church, H2558 [18MR] ------tribute to Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church, H2679 [25MR] Muslim Americans: condemn rise of Islamophobia, H1979 [4FE] National security: address threat of Islamic extremism and Sharia Law to American values, H802 [14JA] ------address threat of Islamic extremism and Sharia law to American values, H2459-H2463 [5MR] ------recognize threat that spread of radical Islamist ideology poses to U.S., H605 [9JA] New Rochelle, NY: anniversary of Young Israel of Scarsdale, H2667 [24MR] Port Chester, NY: tribute to Knights of Columbus (organization) Father John M. Grady Council 503, H2558 [18MR] Religious Tolerance Week: observance, H670 [13JA] Rockville, MD: anniversary of B'nai Israel Congregation, E255 [24MR] Saka Nakodar Day: observance, E260 [24MR] Salt Lake City, UT: tribute to renovation of Salt Lake Temple, H2265 [24FE] Santa Ana, CA: anniversary of Second Baptist Church of Santa Ana, H2265 [24FE] Trump, President: State of the Union Message, H2309 [25FE] WECC-Radio (Folkston, GA): tribute, H2593 [18MR] West Bloomfield, MI: condemn antisemitic attack and commend law enforcement and community response, H2488 [16MR] Yonkers, NY: tribute St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church parish day celebration, H2535 [17MR] Remarks in Senate Boise, ID: anniversary of Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, S254 [15JA] Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 594), S397 [29JA] Discrimination: denounce rise of Islamophobia and anti-Arab sentiment, S124-S126 [12JA] History: commemorate 250th anniversary of passage of resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17 as day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer (S. Res. 649), S1202 [18MR] Jews: 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 (S. Res. 288), S90 [7JA] ------condemn rise of antisemitism, S306 [28JA] National security: address threat of Islamic extremism and Sharia Law to American values, S151 [13JA], S781-S783 [4MR] Nehemiah Alliance (organization): tribute, S507 [5FE] Smallwood, Richard: tribute (S. Res. 584), S263 [15JA] Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to discrimination, S125 [12JA] University of Michigan: anniversary of University of Michigan Hillel, S756 [3MR] Reports filed Clergy Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 227) (H. Rept. 119-425), H133 [7JA] Statements American Jewish Leaders' Response to Holocaust: Israel Zoberman, E87 [2FE] Texts of H.R. 3190, Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma (BRAVE Burma) Act, H2080 [9FE] S. Res. 584, tribute to Richard Smallwood, S260 [15JA] S. Res. 594, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S382 [29JA] S. Res. 649, commemorate 250th anniversary of passage of resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17 as day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer, S1207 [18MR]