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July 8, 2020
Higgins: Supreme Court's Ruling is a Win for Religious Liberty
Rep. Glen Higgins
July 8, 2020
Sen. Cruz Applauds Two Court Rulings in Favor of Religious Liberty
Sen. Ted Cruz
July 8, 2020
Tweet - "Today's 7-2 SCOTUS decision is a victory for religious freedom. By upholding @POTUS' protections for moral objectors, the #LittleSisters are finally free to care for our elderly without violating their religious vows to protect the unborn."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020
Chairman Scott Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue
Rep. Bobby Scott
June 30, 2020
Daines Statement on Montana School Choice, Religious Freedom SCOTUS Ruling
Sen. Steve Daines
June 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Reps. Omar, Castro Urge USAID to Rescind its Appointment of Mark Kevin Floyd as USAID Religious Freedom Advisor
Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
June 26, 2020
National Pulse Memorial
Rep. Tom McClintock
June 19, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you to Pastor Chris Harris for organizing today's Juneteenth "Faith Community-Led Peaceful Demonstration" March in Grant Park. Proud to mark this historic day with my friends of all backgrounds."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Support For Nonprofits With Cardinal Cupich And Catholic Charities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "We'll never forget the tragedy that took place at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston 5 yrs ago--9 innocent lives were mercilessly taken in their place of worship We won't stop fighting to root out bigotry, end gun violence, & close the loopholes that enabled this hate crime"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Merkley Applauds Signing of Uyghur Human Rights Policy, Urges Strong Enforcement Sanctions Provisions
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "5 years ago, a white supremacist walked into Emanuel AME Church in Charleston & murdered 9 innocent Black people in their house of worship. My heart still breaks for the victims & their families. We must do more to honor their memory by addressing systemic racism & gun violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 15, 2020
It's time to work together to prevent an upsurge of anti-Semitism
Sen. James Lankford
June 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Murray Demand HHS Withdraw Rule Allowing Sweeping Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Against LGBTQIA+ Communities and Religious Minorities
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 10, 2020
Lankford Praises Annual Work to Highlight and Eliminate International Religious Persecution
Sen. James Lankford
June 10, 2020
Chairman Risch Statement on State Department's 2019 International Religious Freedom Report
Sen. Jim Risch
June 10, 2020
Harris Urges Baltimore County Executive to Protect Religious Liberty
Rep. Andy Harris
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "I strongly & fully support Americans' right to peacefully protest. But through no fault of the demonstrators, recent days have revealed glaring inconsistencies from some local leaders. While some mayors cheer mass protests, they continue to ban careful church gatherings."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Speech, assembly, and the free exercise of religion are all sacrosanct liberties. Mayors cannot play "red-light, green-light" with the First Amendment and cheer certain protests while selectively disadvantaging people of faith. The Bill of Rights is not an a-la-carte menu."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's relentless need to make himself, a weak man, feel strong led him to order federal officers to gas peacefully assembled Americans so he could sneak his way to a church photo op. So he could wave a Bible--not read a Bible, not even his Bible--as a prop."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Gov. Ricketts Comments on Meeting with North Omaha Leaders
Sen. Pete Ricketts
May 27, 2020
President Expected to Sign Buchanan-Backed Holocaust Education Bill
Rep. Vern Buchanan
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "I'm pleased President @realDonaldTrump has highlighted the importance of faith communities during this difficult time for our country. Check out these new interim guidelines from @CDCgov on how churches can safely hold services while we navigate #COVID19."
Rep. Gary Palmer
May 24, 2020
Tweet - "Eid Mubarak! Wishing a safe and happy Eid to all those celebrating in Illinois and around the world."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Eid-al-Fitr
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "I join in wishing Eid Mubarak to all of America's Muslim communities. To those celebrating Eid-al-Fitr, I send my prayers for peace & goodwill, and I add my hope that soon families will be able to reunite and share once more the joys of togetherness."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Denounce Trump's Declaration that He Has the Power to Reopen Churches
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "To all those in NY, America, & around the world celebrating the end of Ramadan, I wish you all a healthy & joyful Eid It is my hope that in this past month of fasting and renewal, you, your families, and friends have been safe and found strength in God & each other Eid Mubarak!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020
President Donald Trump Deems Houses of Worship 'Essential'
Rep. Andy Biggs
May 22, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Lamborn Leads Letter Calling for Liability Protections for Houses of Worship
Rep. Randy Weber, ...
May 21, 2020
Rosen-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Elevate State Department Anti-Semitism Envoy Passes out of Senate Committee
Sen. Jacky Rosen
May 21, 2020
Nigeria
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 14, 2020
Never Again Education Act En Route to the President's Desk
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
May 14, 2020
Wyden, Rubio, Durbin and Boozman Introduce Resolution Condemning Repression of Iranian Baha'i
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 13, 2020
Sens. Cramer, Loeffler, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Halt Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Providers, Allow PPP Access for Larger Faith-Based Groups, Nonprofits
Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
May 13, 2020
Rosen, Maloney, Cramer, Rubio, Blumenthal Applaud Senate Passage of Their Bipartisan Never Again Education Act
Sen. Jacky Rosen
May 13, 2020
Tweet - "With the end of #Ramadan near & the #COVID19 pandemic ongoing, I urge the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to release political prisoners Raif Badawi, Waleed Abu al-Khair, Loujain al-Hathloul, Samar Badawi, and others on humanitarian grounds."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020
Lankford, Rosen Statement Condemning News of Anti-Semitism in Ukraine
Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
May 10, 2020
Tweet - ""Her children (and grandchildren) rise up and bless her...many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all." -Proverbs 31:28-29 #HappyMothersDay"
Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "Our National Day of Prayer certainly comes at the right time this year. Let's pray for everyone who is sick and suffering with the coronavirus, struggling with unemployment and isolation, or working on the front lines to care for strangers and keep our nation going."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Rep. TJ Sends Letter Urging State Department to Protect Sikhs in Afghanistan
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 3, 2020
Griffith Calls on Northam to Reopen Churches
Rep. Howard Griffith
May 2, 2020
Rosen Statement Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
Sen. Jacky Rosen
April 30, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Sen. Cruz Calls on Attorney General Barr to Investigate Local Officials Abusing Power, Targeting Religious Communities
Sen. Ted Cruz
April 29, 2020
Peters Proposes Establishing Federal Grants for Non-Profit & Faith-Based Organizations Providing Resources for Underserved Communities During Public Health Emergencies
Sen. Gary Peters
April 28, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides additional guidelines for reopening certain small businesses, restaurants, and religious entities
Sen. Jim Justice
April 24, 2020
Rosen Announces Bipartisan Never Again Education Act Has 74 Co-Sponsors, Veto-Proof Majority
Sen. Jacky Rosen
April 23, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Ramadan
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020
Pelosi Statement on the Beginning of Ramadan
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 23, 2020
Tweet - "#RamadanMubarak to everyone observing in Illinois and around the world. Especially in these times may the holy month bring you good health, strength, and peace."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
July 8, 2020
Higgins: Supreme Court's Ruling is a Win for Religious Liberty
Rep.Glen Higgins
July 8, 2020
Sen. Cruz Applauds Two Court Rulings in Favor of Religious Liberty
Sen.Ted Cruz
July 8, 2020
Tweet - "Today's 7-2 SCOTUS decision is a victory for religious freedom. By upholding @POTUS' protections for moral objectors, the #LittleSisters are finally free to care for our elderly without violating their religious vows to protect the unborn."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020
Chairman Scott Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue
Rep.Bobby Scott
June 30, 2020
Daines Statement on Montana School Choice, Religious Freedom SCOTUS Ruling
Sen.Steve Daines
June 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Reps. Omar, Castro Urge USAID to Rescind its Appointment of Mark Kevin Floyd as USAID Religious Freedom Advisor
Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
June 26, 2020
National Pulse Memorial
Rep.Tom McClintock
June 19, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you to Pastor Chris Harris for organizing today's Juneteenth "Faith Community-Led Peaceful Demonstration" March in Grant Park. Proud to mark this historic day with my friends of all backgrounds."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Support For Nonprofits With Cardinal Cupich And Catholic Charities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "We'll never forget the tragedy that took place at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston 5 yrs ago--9 innocent lives were mercilessly taken in their place of worship We won't stop fighting to root out bigotry, end gun violence, & close the loopholes that enabled this hate crime"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Merkley Applauds Signing of Uyghur Human Rights Policy, Urges Strong Enforcement Sanctions Provisions
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "5 years ago, a white supremacist walked into Emanuel AME Church in Charleston & murdered 9 innocent Black people in their house of worship. My heart still breaks for the victims & their families. We must do more to honor their memory by addressing systemic racism & gun violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 15, 2020
It's time to work together to prevent an upsurge of anti-Semitism
Sen.James Lankford
June 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Murray Demand HHS Withdraw Rule Allowing Sweeping Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Against LGBTQIA+ Communities and Religious Minorities
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 10, 2020
Lankford Praises Annual Work to Highlight and Eliminate International Religious Persecution
Sen.James Lankford
June 10, 2020
Chairman Risch Statement on State Department's 2019 International Religious Freedom Report
Sen.Jim Risch
June 10, 2020
Harris Urges Baltimore County Executive to Protect Religious Liberty
Rep.Andy Harris
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "I strongly & fully support Americans' right to peacefully protest. But through no fault of the demonstrators, recent days have revealed glaring inconsistencies from some local leaders. While some mayors cheer mass protests, they continue to ban careful church gatherings."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Speech, assembly, and the free exercise of religion are all sacrosanct liberties. Mayors cannot play "red-light, green-light" with the First Amendment and cheer certain protests while selectively disadvantaging people of faith. The Bill of Rights is not an a-la-carte menu."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's relentless need to make himself, a weak man, feel strong led him to order federal officers to gas peacefully assembled Americans so he could sneak his way to a church photo op. So he could wave a Bible--not read a Bible, not even his Bible--as a prop."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Gov. Ricketts Comments on Meeting with North Omaha Leaders
Sen.Pete Ricketts
May 27, 2020
President Expected to Sign Buchanan-Backed Holocaust Education Bill
Rep.Vern Buchanan
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "I'm pleased President @realDonaldTrump has highlighted the importance of faith communities during this difficult time for our country. Check out these new interim guidelines from @CDCgov on how churches can safely hold services while we navigate #COVID19."
Rep.Gary Palmer
May 24, 2020
Tweet - "Eid Mubarak! Wishing a safe and happy Eid to all those celebrating in Illinois and around the world."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Eid-al-Fitr
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "I join in wishing Eid Mubarak to all of America's Muslim communities. To those celebrating Eid-al-Fitr, I send my prayers for peace & goodwill, and I add my hope that soon families will be able to reunite and share once more the joys of togetherness."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Denounce Trump's Declaration that He Has the Power to Reopen Churches
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "To all those in NY, America, & around the world celebrating the end of Ramadan, I wish you all a healthy & joyful Eid It is my hope that in this past month of fasting and renewal, you, your families, and friends have been safe and found strength in God & each other Eid Mubarak!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020
President Donald Trump Deems Houses of Worship 'Essential'
Rep.Andy Biggs
May 22, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Lamborn Leads Letter Calling for Liability Protections for Houses of Worship
Rep.Randy Weber, ...
May 21, 2020
Rosen-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Elevate State Department Anti-Semitism Envoy Passes out of Senate Committee
Sen.Jacky Rosen
May 21, 2020
Nigeria
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 14, 2020
Never Again Education Act En Route to the President's Desk
Sen.Lisa Murkowski
May 14, 2020
Wyden, Rubio, Durbin and Boozman Introduce Resolution Condemning Repression of Iranian Baha'i
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 13, 2020
Sens. Cramer, Loeffler, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Halt Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Providers, Allow PPP Access for Larger Faith-Based Groups, Nonprofits
Sen.Kevin Cramer, ...
May 13, 2020
Rosen, Maloney, Cramer, Rubio, Blumenthal Applaud Senate Passage of Their Bipartisan Never Again Education Act
Sen.Jacky Rosen
May 13, 2020
Tweet - "With the end of #Ramadan near & the #COVID19 pandemic ongoing, I urge the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to release political prisoners Raif Badawi, Waleed Abu al-Khair, Loujain al-Hathloul, Samar Badawi, and others on humanitarian grounds."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020
Lankford, Rosen Statement Condemning News of Anti-Semitism in Ukraine
Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
May 10, 2020
Tweet - ""Her children (and grandchildren) rise up and bless her...many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all." -Proverbs 31:28-29 #HappyMothersDay"
Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "Our National Day of Prayer certainly comes at the right time this year. Let's pray for everyone who is sick and suffering with the coronavirus, struggling with unemployment and isolation, or working on the front lines to care for strangers and keep our nation going."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Rep. TJ Sends Letter Urging State Department to Protect Sikhs in Afghanistan
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 3, 2020
Griffith Calls on Northam to Reopen Churches
Rep.Howard Griffith
May 2, 2020
Rosen Statement Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
Sen.Jacky Rosen
April 30, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Sen. Cruz Calls on Attorney General Barr to Investigate Local Officials Abusing Power, Targeting Religious Communities
Sen.Ted Cruz
April 29, 2020
Peters Proposes Establishing Federal Grants for Non-Profit & Faith-Based Organizations Providing Resources for Underserved Communities During Public Health Emergencies
Sen.Gary Peters
April 28, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides additional guidelines for reopening certain small businesses, restaurants, and religious entities
Sen.Jim Justice
April 24, 2020
Rosen Announces Bipartisan Never Again Education Act Has 74 Co-Sponsors, Veto-Proof Majority
Sen.Jacky Rosen
April 23, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Ramadan
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020
Pelosi Statement on the Beginning of Ramadan
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 23, 2020
Tweet - "#RamadanMubarak to everyone observing in Illinois and around the world. Especially in these times may the holy month bring you good health, strength, and peace."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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