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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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