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July 18, 2023
Ernst Delivers Remarks at the Christians United for Israel Summit 2023
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 28, 2023
Ernst Challenges Biden's Unconstitutional Attacks on Religious Student Groups
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 27, 2022
Hinson Statement on Supreme Court Victory for Religious Freedom
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State - Sen. Ted Cruz, Judiciary Republicans Demand Answers From Biden Admin on Texas Synagogue Terrorist Attack
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Hinson, Norman Introduce Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Harris and Colleagues React After DOJ Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hospital that Forced Nurses to Assist in Elective Abortions Against their Conscience
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
May 25, 2021
Cassidy, Hawley Lead Effort to Condemn Violence Against Jews, Anti-Israel Rhetoric from Politicians and Media
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 25, 2021
Senator Hawley Leads Effort to Condemn Violence Against Jews, Anti-Israel Rhetoric from Politicians and Media
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 4, 2020
McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Lankford, Colleagues Pen Letter to Secretary Pompeo on USCIRF Recommendations
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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
May 21, 2020
Nigeria
Sen. Chuck Grassley
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
Feb. 17, 2020
Fox News - Sen. Chuck Grassley: Religious freedoms under attack -- US can promote and protect liberty globally
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 12, 2020
Whether it is at a kosher store in New Jersey, or in synagogues in Pittsburgh, or Poway, California, Jewish Americans are targeted by hateful criminals. According to the Anti-Defamation League, there were more than 1,800 incidents of anti-Semitism in the U.S. in 2018, including over 1,000 cases of harassment. These attacks on our Jewish community must end. As a nation, we must renew our commitment to eradicating anti-Semitism and embrace President Trump's leadership to stand firm with Israel and take decisive action when others will not. Under President Trump, we are no longer leading from behind. He fulfilled his campaign promise and moved the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. President Trump also signed an Executive Order that will cut off aid to colleges and universities that tolerate or promote anti-Semitism. The President knows we cannot stand idly by as Jewish students on American college campuses are targeted by the radical left for daring to support our strongest ally in the Middle East, Israel. We must take this issue seriously which is why I have been a proud supporter of legislation in the Iowa house that requires governmental entities to consider anti-Semitism when investigating discriminatory acts. Unfortunately, some extreme politicians in Washington do not agree. Far-left representatives have touted anti-Semitic tropes and hateful rhetoric against Israel. Members of Congress have pushed legislation to support the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement which seeks to crush Israel's economy. Those who echo this hate need an important reminder: Israel is our closest ally and the one Democracy in the Middle East. But even more important, Israel is a critical ally in the war on terrorism. As Iran continues to pursue conflict, it is more important than ever to stand firm with Israel. Their enemies are our enemies. Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran all want to destroy Israel and America. Israel provides us with valuable intelligence to fight against radical Islamic terror. I ask that you join me in calling on leaders in Washington to support U.S. commitment to provide defense aid to Israel, as well as legislation that reaffirms the U.S.-Israel partnership, and Israel's right to defend itself. While we all want to see a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, we must not force Israel to compromise it's right to be a independent Jewish state. Our nation cannot fight back against hate crimes against the Jewish community when politicians walk the halls of Congress expressing anti-Semitic sentiment. Republicans and Democrats alike must speak up against their radical colleagues. It falls on both parties to do what's in America's best interest: Stop these evil attacks against our Jewish friends and support our greatest ally, Israel.
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 16, 2020
Tweet - "Too often we take our ability to think and worship freely for granted--a fundamental right that our nation has fought to protect from the very beginning."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 16, 2020
National Religious Freedom Day
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - In Letter to Education Secretary Devos, Blunt, Daines, Ernst, Lankford, & Scitt Back Proposed Rule to Protect Religious Liberty in Student Aid Program
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Scott Hails Administration Decision to Protect Religious Liberty in South Carolina
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 27, 2018
Senator Ernst Statement on the Attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 25, 2018
Politico - China Must End Its Campaign of Religious Persecution
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 6, 2018
Senator Lankford Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 23, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Protect Against Anti-Faith Bias that Targets Adoption Agencies, Displaces Children
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 12, 2018
Executive Business Meeting
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 2, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Responses to the Increase in Religious Hate Crimes
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 7, 2017
Letter to John Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States, James Comey, FBI Director - Address Threats to Jewish Institutions Across the Country
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 24, 2015
Grassley on Pope Francis' Visit to Washington, D.C.
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 24, 2015
Sen. Ernst Statement on Historic Papal Address
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 19, 2015
Bureau of Prisons Plans Agency Wide Audit of Religious Services Contractor Policy
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2014
Grassley Comment on Supreme Court Ruling on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 25, 2014
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Portman Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on Obama Administration to Push for Release of American Pastor from Iran
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 1, 2012
Senate Vote On the Blunt Amendment
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 20, 2012
Q&A on Religious Liberty
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 17, 2009
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 26, 2009
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 12, 2009
Grassley Praises Ministry Accreditation by Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2008
Ministry Responds to Televangelist Review
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2004
Faith in Action
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 1, 2020
Issue Position: Protecting Christian Values
Rep. Randy Feenstra
Date
Title
Politician
July 18, 2023
Ernst Delivers Remarks at the Christians United for Israel Summit 2023
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 28, 2023
Ernst Challenges Biden's Unconstitutional Attacks on Religious Student Groups
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 27, 2022
Hinson Statement on Supreme Court Victory for Religious Freedom
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State - Sen. Ted Cruz, Judiciary Republicans Demand Answers From Biden Admin on Texas Synagogue Terrorist Attack
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Hinson, Norman Introduce Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Harris and Colleagues React After DOJ Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hospital that Forced Nurses to Assist in Elective Abortions Against their Conscience
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
May 25, 2021
Cassidy, Hawley Lead Effort to Condemn Violence Against Jews, Anti-Israel Rhetoric from Politicians and Media
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 25, 2021
Senator Hawley Leads Effort to Condemn Violence Against Jews, Anti-Israel Rhetoric from Politicians and Media
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 4, 2020
McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Lankford, Colleagues Pen Letter to Secretary Pompeo on USCIRF Recommendations
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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
May 21, 2020
Nigeria
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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
Feb. 17, 2020
Fox News - Sen. Chuck Grassley: Religious freedoms under attack -- US can promote and protect liberty globally
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 12, 2020
Whether it is at a kosher store in New Jersey, or in synagogues in Pittsburgh, or Poway, California, Jewish Americans are targeted by hateful criminals. According to the Anti-Defamation League, there were more than 1,800 incidents of anti-Semitism in the U.S. in 2018, including over 1,000 cases of harassment. These attacks on our Jewish community must end. As a nation, we must renew our commitment to eradicating anti-Semitism and embrace President Trump's leadership to stand firm with Israel and take decisive action when others will not. Under President Trump, we are no longer leading from behind. He fulfilled his campaign promise and moved the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. President Trump also signed an Executive Order that will cut off aid to colleges and universities that tolerate or promote anti-Semitism. The President knows we cannot stand idly by as Jewish students on American college campuses are targeted by the radical left for daring to support our strongest ally in the Middle East, Israel. We must take this issue seriously which is why I have been a proud supporter of legislation in the Iowa house that requires governmental entities to consider anti-Semitism when investigating discriminatory acts. Unfortunately, some extreme politicians in Washington do not agree. Far-left representatives have touted anti-Semitic tropes and hateful rhetoric against Israel. Members of Congress have pushed legislation to support the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement which seeks to crush Israel's economy. Those who echo this hate need an important reminder: Israel is our closest ally and the one Democracy in the Middle East. But even more important, Israel is a critical ally in the war on terrorism. As Iran continues to pursue conflict, it is more important than ever to stand firm with Israel. Their enemies are our enemies. Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran all want to destroy Israel and America. Israel provides us with valuable intelligence to fight against radical Islamic terror. I ask that you join me in calling on leaders in Washington to support U.S. commitment to provide defense aid to Israel, as well as legislation that reaffirms the U.S.-Israel partnership, and Israel's right to defend itself. While we all want to see a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, we must not force Israel to compromise it's right to be a independent Jewish state. Our nation cannot fight back against hate crimes against the Jewish community when politicians walk the halls of Congress expressing anti-Semitic sentiment. Republicans and Democrats alike must speak up against their radical colleagues. It falls on both parties to do what's in America's best interest: Stop these evil attacks against our Jewish friends and support our greatest ally, Israel.
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 16, 2020
Tweet - "Too often we take our ability to think and worship freely for granted--a fundamental right that our nation has fought to protect from the very beginning."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 16, 2020
National Religious Freedom Day
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - In Letter to Education Secretary Devos, Blunt, Daines, Ernst, Lankford, & Scitt Back Proposed Rule to Protect Religious Liberty in Student Aid Program
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Scott Hails Administration Decision to Protect Religious Liberty in South Carolina
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 27, 2018
Senator Ernst Statement on the Attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 25, 2018
Politico - China Must End Its Campaign of Religious Persecution
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 6, 2018
Senator Lankford Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 23, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Protect Against Anti-Faith Bias that Targets Adoption Agencies, Displaces Children
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 12, 2018
Executive Business Meeting
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 2, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Responses to the Increase in Religious Hate Crimes
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 7, 2017
Letter to John Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States, James Comey, FBI Director - Address Threats to Jewish Institutions Across the Country
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 24, 2015
Grassley on Pope Francis' Visit to Washington, D.C.
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 24, 2015
Sen. Ernst Statement on Historic Papal Address
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 19, 2015
Bureau of Prisons Plans Agency Wide Audit of Religious Services Contractor Policy
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2014
Grassley Comment on Supreme Court Ruling on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 25, 2014
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Portman Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on Obama Administration to Push for Release of American Pastor from Iran
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 1, 2012
Senate Vote On the Blunt Amendment
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 20, 2012
Q&A on Religious Liberty
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 17, 2009
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 26, 2009
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 12, 2009
Grassley Praises Ministry Accreditation by Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2008
Ministry Responds to Televangelist Review
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2004
Faith in Action
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 1, 2020
Issue Position: Protecting Christian Values
Rep.Randy Feenstra
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