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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
April 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Ramadan Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 21, 2020 Recognizing Bishop Gregory Hartmayer Rep. Buddy Carter
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today, on Yom HaShoah, #WeRemember the millions of Jews whose lives were stolen by the hatred and bigotry that was unleashed in the Holocaust. May we never again allow ourselves to turn a blind eye to such atrocities & crimes against humanity." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "So proud of the Museum of Jewish Heritage @MJHNews for hosting a virtual Annual Gathering of Remembrance commemorating #YomHaShoah to teach the Holocaust I was proud to participate, and we will keep working to make sure we can gather in person next year" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "We will teach our kids and our grandkids and more about the Holocaust to make sure this terrible stain on humanity never fades from memory, to make sure this genocide is never repeated against the Jewish people or any other people. #YomHaShoah #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2020 Lankford, Rosen Statement Commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "To the Orthodox Christian community celebrating this weekend in New York and around the world: Happy Easter. I hope that you and your loved ones can enjoy the traditional Easter message of renewal, which feels especially relevant now, and next Easter you are able to be together." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "TUNE IN: I will be speaking to @FRCdc Washington Watch with Tony Perkins at ~5:00 pm to discuss the coronavirus crisis and Judge Walker's ruling defending Kentuckians' religious liberty. https://tonyperkins.com" Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sometimes the grandkids say it all... #HeisRisen #HappyEaster" Sen. John Thune
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy #Easter to all those celebrating in Illinois and around the world. In the midst of these unprecedented circumstances, I hope you all are able to virtually connect with family, friends, and loved ones this holiday weekend." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today, even at a distance, Christians are united by the triumph of the Resurrection. I wish my fellow Kentuckians and all who celebrate a very happy and blessed Easter." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "To everyone and every family celebrating in New York, across the country, and around the world today, Happy Easter!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester, Illinois is more than a great football town. The outpouring of donations for the Christian Church food pantry shows Midwestern spirit at its best." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Exactly. Elaine and I will be celebrating Easter at home. I encourage all Kentuckians to do likewise and to follow all CDC guidance. But governments need to protect citizens' health without trampling basic constitutional principles at the same time." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Grateful for this strong, eloquent ruling defending Kentuckians' religious liberty from Judge Justin Walker, @POTUS 's outstanding nominee for the D.C. Circuit. Of course church parking lots cannot be singled out with unfair standards that differ from other establishments." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "On Good Friday, we remember that God entered into our brokenness and that we have hope in Christ. Death may sting, but it will not have the final word." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "The pandemic is upon us. But we walk by faith not by sight. GOD is still on the throne. We will get through this moment together . #GoodFriday" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 9, 2020 Davids Statement on Kansas' Reversal of Order Limiting Mass Religious Gatherings During Coronavirus Rep. Sharice Davids
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Chag Sameach to all those celebrating #Passover in Illinois and around the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Medium - Rosen Releases Statement in Celebration of Passover, Calls for Resilience, Helping Others During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Jacky Rosen
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "To everyone in New York and around the world celebrating #Passover, Chag Sameach. Together, we will fight to overcome this plague, just like every one before it, so that we can have our next Seder all together with our family and friends." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2020 Sen. Cruz Issues Statement in Observance of Passover Sen. Ted Cruz
April 7, 2020 Lankford, Rosen Join 180 Jewish Organizations to Call for Unity, Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
April 7, 2020 McBath Attends American Jewish Committee Atlanta Virtual Unity Seder Rep. Lucy McBath
April 6, 2020 Tax Guide for Churches & Religious Organizations Rep. Robert Aderholt
April 2, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Senator Hawley Demands SBA Correct Misinformation, Provide Relief to Religious Organizations Immediately Sen. Josh Hawley
April 1, 2020 Walker, Cleaver, Scott, Coons Call for April to be National Month of Prayer Sen. Chris Coons, ...
April 1, 2020 Amata Alerts Churches To SBA Help From CARES Act Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
March 31, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor - Johnson, Richmond, Scalise, Clyburn, Agencies: Do Not Impose Arbitrary Condition on Churches' Eligibility for Coronavirus Relief Funds Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Josef Neumann was a victim of the horrific anti-Semitic attack in Monsey. I'm praying for his family. This type of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred has no place in New York or in our country. We will continue to stand up to hate and fear." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, religious leaders hold Statewide Day of Prayer Service Sen. Jim Justice
March 23, 2020 Gov. Justice orders West Virginians to stay home; announces statewide day of prayer and more Sen. Jim Justice
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The President's words matter. I had my differences with Pres. Bush, but after 9/11, in the face of hateful, Islamophobic attacks, he worked to bring the nation together & urged us all to respect one another." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2020 Letter to John Bel Edwards, Governor of Louisiana - Higgins: Ban on Large Church Gatherings is Unconstitutional Rep. Glen Higgins
March 12, 2020 Letter to Religious Institutions - Durbin Informs Illinois Religious Institutions Of Nonprofit Security Grant Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to cosponsor @SenJackyRosen 's bipartisan #NeverAgain Education Act to fund Holocaust education in our schools. With anti-Semitism on the rise across the United States, we must take steps to ensure that future generations do not forget the horrors of the Holocaust." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "I've worked my whole career to stand against anti-Semitism. We must denounce it wherever it emerges. This is a responsibility that all Americans must share." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump issued the second version of his discriminatory and unconstitutional Muslim travel ban three years ago today. In the time since, it has separated families, devastated communities, wasted taxpayer money, and made America less safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Risch, Menendez, Rubio, Co-Host Event with European Parliament on Persecution of Uyghur Minority Sen. Jim Risch, ...
March 3, 2020 Senator McConnell Speaks at AIPAC Policy Conference Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 3, 2020 Lofgren Advocates for the Release of Vietnamese Prisoner of Conscience Nguyen Bac Truyen Rep. Zoe Lofgren
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply saddened by the passing of Baba Punjab Singh nearly 8 years after he was wounded during the hate-fueled attack on the Sikh community at the Oak Creek Gurdwara in Wisconsin. My prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "I've worked my whole career to stand against anti-Semitism. I've called it out whenever I see it. But around this time last year, House Democrat leaders had difficulty doing even that. This is a responsibility that all Americans must share. #AIPAC2020" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The deeply disturbing bomb threats against New York's network of JCCs are more proof that we need to dramatically increase security funding grants--and NOT decrease funding as President Trump's administration is proposing." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Kelly Stands with Faith-Based Child Welfare Organizations as Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Landmark Case on Religious Liberty Rep. Mike Kelly
Feb. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman on his 18th anniversary service at Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn. I was so proud to join my dear friend, Pastor Rob, today to celebrate. Here's to many more years!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020 Letter to Alex M. Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Scott Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposals Supporting Taxpayer-Funded Religious Discrimination Rep. Bobby Scott
Feb. 21, 2020 Congressman Cohen Addresses Anti-Semitism at Helsinki Commission Meeting in Vienna Rep. Steve Cohen
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Scott Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposals Supporting Taxpayer-Funded Religious Discrimination Rep. Bobby Scott
Date Title Politician
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
April 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Ramadan Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 21, 2020 Recognizing Bishop Gregory Hartmayer Rep.Buddy Carter
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today, on Yom HaShoah, #WeRemember the millions of Jews whose lives were stolen by the hatred and bigotry that was unleashed in the Holocaust. May we never again allow ourselves to turn a blind eye to such atrocities & crimes against humanity." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "So proud of the Museum of Jewish Heritage @MJHNews for hosting a virtual Annual Gathering of Remembrance commemorating #YomHaShoah to teach the Holocaust I was proud to participate, and we will keep working to make sure we can gather in person next year" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "We will teach our kids and our grandkids and more about the Holocaust to make sure this terrible stain on humanity never fades from memory, to make sure this genocide is never repeated against the Jewish people or any other people. #YomHaShoah #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2020 Lankford, Rosen Statement Commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "To the Orthodox Christian community celebrating this weekend in New York and around the world: Happy Easter. I hope that you and your loved ones can enjoy the traditional Easter message of renewal, which feels especially relevant now, and next Easter you are able to be together." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "TUNE IN: I will be speaking to @FRCdc Washington Watch with Tony Perkins at ~5:00 pm to discuss the coronavirus crisis and Judge Walker's ruling defending Kentuckians' religious liberty. https://tonyperkins.com" Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sometimes the grandkids say it all... #HeisRisen #HappyEaster" Sen.John Thune
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy #Easter to all those celebrating in Illinois and around the world. In the midst of these unprecedented circumstances, I hope you all are able to virtually connect with family, friends, and loved ones this holiday weekend." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today, even at a distance, Christians are united by the triumph of the Resurrection. I wish my fellow Kentuckians and all who celebrate a very happy and blessed Easter." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "To everyone and every family celebrating in New York, across the country, and around the world today, Happy Easter!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester, Illinois is more than a great football town. The outpouring of donations for the Christian Church food pantry shows Midwestern spirit at its best." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Exactly. Elaine and I will be celebrating Easter at home. I encourage all Kentuckians to do likewise and to follow all CDC guidance. But governments need to protect citizens' health without trampling basic constitutional principles at the same time." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Grateful for this strong, eloquent ruling defending Kentuckians' religious liberty from Judge Justin Walker, @POTUS 's outstanding nominee for the D.C. Circuit. Of course church parking lots cannot be singled out with unfair standards that differ from other establishments." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "On Good Friday, we remember that God entered into our brokenness and that we have hope in Christ. Death may sting, but it will not have the final word." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "The pandemic is upon us. But we walk by faith not by sight. GOD is still on the throne. We will get through this moment together . #GoodFriday" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 9, 2020 Davids Statement on Kansas' Reversal of Order Limiting Mass Religious Gatherings During Coronavirus Rep.Sharice Davids
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Chag Sameach to all those celebrating #Passover in Illinois and around the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Medium - Rosen Releases Statement in Celebration of Passover, Calls for Resilience, Helping Others During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Jacky Rosen
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "To everyone in New York and around the world celebrating #Passover, Chag Sameach. Together, we will fight to overcome this plague, just like every one before it, so that we can have our next Seder all together with our family and friends." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2020 Sen. Cruz Issues Statement in Observance of Passover Sen.Ted Cruz
April 7, 2020 Lankford, Rosen Join 180 Jewish Organizations to Call for Unity, Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
April 7, 2020 McBath Attends American Jewish Committee Atlanta Virtual Unity Seder Rep.Lucy McBath
April 6, 2020 Tax Guide for Churches & Religious Organizations Rep.Robert Aderholt
April 2, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Senator Hawley Demands SBA Correct Misinformation, Provide Relief to Religious Organizations Immediately Sen.Josh Hawley
April 1, 2020 Walker, Cleaver, Scott, Coons Call for April to be National Month of Prayer Sen.Chris Coons, ...
April 1, 2020 Amata Alerts Churches To SBA Help From CARES Act Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
March 31, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor - Johnson, Richmond, Scalise, Clyburn, Agencies: Do Not Impose Arbitrary Condition on Churches' Eligibility for Coronavirus Relief Funds Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Josef Neumann was a victim of the horrific anti-Semitic attack in Monsey. I'm praying for his family. This type of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred has no place in New York or in our country. We will continue to stand up to hate and fear." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, religious leaders hold Statewide Day of Prayer Service Sen.Jim Justice
March 23, 2020 Gov. Justice orders West Virginians to stay home; announces statewide day of prayer and more Sen.Jim Justice
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The President's words matter. I had my differences with Pres. Bush, but after 9/11, in the face of hateful, Islamophobic attacks, he worked to bring the nation together & urged us all to respect one another." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2020 Letter to John Bel Edwards, Governor of Louisiana - Higgins: Ban on Large Church Gatherings is Unconstitutional Rep.Glen Higgins
March 12, 2020 Letter to Religious Institutions - Durbin Informs Illinois Religious Institutions Of Nonprofit Security Grant Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to cosponsor @SenJackyRosen 's bipartisan #NeverAgain Education Act to fund Holocaust education in our schools. With anti-Semitism on the rise across the United States, we must take steps to ensure that future generations do not forget the horrors of the Holocaust." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "I've worked my whole career to stand against anti-Semitism. We must denounce it wherever it emerges. This is a responsibility that all Americans must share." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump issued the second version of his discriminatory and unconstitutional Muslim travel ban three years ago today. In the time since, it has separated families, devastated communities, wasted taxpayer money, and made America less safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Risch, Menendez, Rubio, Co-Host Event with European Parliament on Persecution of Uyghur Minority Sen.Jim Risch, ...
March 3, 2020 Senator McConnell Speaks at AIPAC Policy Conference Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 3, 2020 Lofgren Advocates for the Release of Vietnamese Prisoner of Conscience Nguyen Bac Truyen Rep.Zoe Lofgren
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply saddened by the passing of Baba Punjab Singh nearly 8 years after he was wounded during the hate-fueled attack on the Sikh community at the Oak Creek Gurdwara in Wisconsin. My prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "I've worked my whole career to stand against anti-Semitism. I've called it out whenever I see it. But around this time last year, House Democrat leaders had difficulty doing even that. This is a responsibility that all Americans must share. #AIPAC2020" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The deeply disturbing bomb threats against New York's network of JCCs are more proof that we need to dramatically increase security funding grants--and NOT decrease funding as President Trump's administration is proposing." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Kelly Stands with Faith-Based Child Welfare Organizations as Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Landmark Case on Religious Liberty Rep.Mike Kelly
Feb. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman on his 18th anniversary service at Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn. I was so proud to join my dear friend, Pastor Rob, today to celebrate. Here's to many more years!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020 Letter to Alex M. Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Scott Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposals Supporting Taxpayer-Funded Religious Discrimination Rep.Bobby Scott
Feb. 21, 2020 Congressman Cohen Addresses Anti-Semitism at Helsinki Commission Meeting in Vienna Rep.Steve Cohen
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Scott Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposals Supporting Taxpayer-Funded Religious Discrimination Rep.Bobby Scott
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