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June 30, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Opposition to the Use of Federal Funds to Promote Atheism Abroad
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
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. Todd Young, ...
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. Todd Young, ...
Aug. 20, 2021
Letter to Hon. J. Russell George, Inspector General for Tax Administration - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Seem Answers on IRS's Inappropriate Treatment of Religious Nonprofit Seeking Tax-exempt Status
Sen. Todd Young, ...
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
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
July 26, 2021
Reps. Omar, Bass, Carson, Tlaib Introduce Muslim American Heritage Month Resolution
Rep. André Carson, ...
June 18, 2021
Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles
Rep. Frank Mrvan, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism
Rep. Frank Mrvan, ...
May 10, 2021
Reps. Omar, Carson, and Tlaib Statement on Attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan
Rep. André Carson, ...
March 26, 2021
Young, Portman, Booker, Cardin Introduce Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021
Sen. Todd Young
Feb. 26, 2021
Chairman Nadler, Rep. Chu Reintroduce NO BAN Act to Prevent Future Muslim Bans
Rep. André Carson, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Congressman Baird Votes No on Equality Act
Rep. Jim Baird
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. André Carson, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Lamborn Leads Letter Calling for Liability Protections for Houses of Worship
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
May 7, 2020
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Rep. TJ Sends Letter Urging State Department to Protect Sikhs in Afghanistan
Rep. André Carson, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Rep. Banks Introduces Bill to Reorganize VA Chaplains
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
Jan. 31, 2020
Rep. Carson Statement on Expanded Muslim Ban
Rep. André Carson
Jan. 27, 2020
Rep. Carson Statement on Third Anniversary of Trump's Muslim Ban
Rep. André Carson
Jan. 27, 2020
On anniversary of Trump's Muslim ban, Coons, Chu, faith and civil rights leaders call for passage of NO BAN Act
Rep. André Carson, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Rep. Banks Introduces Resolution Protecting Freedom of Conscience
Sen. Jim Banks
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the DOL - Religious Freedom for Federal Contractors
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
May 6, 2019
Congressman André Carson Statement on the Beginning of Ramadan
Rep. André Carson
March 15, 2019
Congressman André Carson Statement on New Zealand Terror Attack
Rep. André Carson
March 7, 2019
Statement from Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Andre Carson on House Resolution
Rep. André Carson, ...
March 4, 2019
Rep. Jim Banks Urges Administration to Confront the Rise of Extremism in Bangladesh
Sen. Jim Banks
Jan. 16, 2019
House Delegation Introduces Freedom Of Religion Act In Challenge To President Trump's Muslim Bans
Rep. André Carson, ...
Dec. 13, 2018
Banks Supports Religious Freedom, Democracy in Bangladesh
Sen. Jim Banks
Oct. 27, 2018
Congressman André Carson Statement on Synagogue Shooting
Rep. André Carson
Sept. 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Provide Rohingya Genocide Determination to Congress
Sen. Todd Young, ...
Sept. 18, 2018
Rubio, Merkley, Young, Warren Lead Bipartisan Resolution Calling for Release of Imprisoned Reuters Journalists in Burma
Sen. Todd Young, ...
June 4, 2018
Banks: Supreme Court Defends Religious Liberty
Sen. Jim Banks
May 23, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Protect Against Anti-Faith Bias that Targets Adoption Agencies, Displaces Children
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
April 27, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Request Information on His Decision to Remove House Chaplain
Rep. André Carson, ...
April 12, 2018
Reps. Carson and Ellison to Senate Foreign Relations Committee: We Need a Credible Secretary of State, Not Mike Pompeo
Rep. André Carson
April 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon Bob Corker, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Hon Robert Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - Reps. Carson and Ellison to Senate Foreign Relations Committee: We Need a Credible Secretary of State, Not Mike Pompeo
Rep. André Carson, ...
March 9, 2018
Letter to Chaplain (Rear Admiral) Margaret G. Kibben, Chief of Chaplains of the Navy, and Vice Admiral Robert P. Burke, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations - Atheist Chaplain Appointment
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
Oct. 27, 2017
Letter to Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State - Promote Religious Freedom Worldwide
Sen. Todd Young, ...
Oct. 20, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Nikki Haley, United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations - Young, Merkley Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling for Action on Burma Crisis
Sen. Todd Young, ...
Oct. 6, 2017
Banks Praises President's Move to Protect Employers' Conscience Rights
Sen. Jim Banks
June 30, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States - Reaffirm No Religious Tests for Government Positions
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
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. Todd Young, ...
Feb. 1, 2017
Letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson - Act Quickly to Nominate an Ambassador-at-Large for the International Religious Freedom Position Within the State Department
Sen. Todd Young, ...
Jan. 29, 2017
Congressman Carson Condemns Restrictions on Muslim Immigrants, Calls for Reversal of Executive Order
Rep. André Carson
Dec. 21, 2016
Letter to Donald Trump, President-Elect - Address Homegrown Extremism
Rep. André Carson, ...
June 7, 2016
Letter to The Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Prioritize Religious Freedom in Meeting with Indian PM Modi
Rep. André Carson, ...
May 11, 2016
House Delegation Introduces Religious Freedom Bill
Rep. André Carson, ...
Jan. 8, 2016
Beyer-Honda, House Democrats Welcome 100th Co-Sponsor to Condemn Anti-Muslim Bigotry
Rep. André Carson, ...
Dec. 17, 2015
House Democrats Introduce Legislation Condemning Anti-Muslim Bigotry
Rep. André Carson, ...
Dec. 8, 2015
Rep. Carson Comments on Trump's Continued Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
Rep. André Carson
Oct. 9, 2015
Letter to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General and Vanita Gupta, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney - Rights of Worshippers
Rep. André Carson, ...
Date
Title
Politician
June 30, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Opposition to the Use of Federal Funds to Promote Atheism Abroad
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
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.Todd Young, ...
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.Todd Young, ...
Aug. 20, 2021
Letter to Hon. J. Russell George, Inspector General for Tax Administration - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Seem Answers on IRS's Inappropriate Treatment of Religious Nonprofit Seeking Tax-exempt Status
Sen.Todd Young, ...
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
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
July 26, 2021
Reps. Omar, Bass, Carson, Tlaib Introduce Muslim American Heritage Month Resolution
Rep.André Carson, ...
June 18, 2021
Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles
Rep.Frank Mrvan, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism
Rep.Frank Mrvan, ...
May 10, 2021
Reps. Omar, Carson, and Tlaib Statement on Attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan
Rep.André Carson, ...
March 26, 2021
Young, Portman, Booker, Cardin Introduce Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021
Sen.Todd Young
Feb. 26, 2021
Chairman Nadler, Rep. Chu Reintroduce NO BAN Act to Prevent Future Muslim Bans
Rep.André Carson, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Congressman Baird Votes No on Equality Act
Rep.Jim Baird
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.André Carson, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Lamborn Leads Letter Calling for Liability Protections for Houses of Worship
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
May 7, 2020
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Rep. TJ Sends Letter Urging State Department to Protect Sikhs in Afghanistan
Rep.André Carson, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Rep. Banks Introduces Bill to Reorganize VA Chaplains
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
Jan. 31, 2020
Rep. Carson Statement on Expanded Muslim Ban
Rep.André Carson
Jan. 27, 2020
Rep. Carson Statement on Third Anniversary of Trump's Muslim Ban
Rep.André Carson
Jan. 27, 2020
On anniversary of Trump's Muslim ban, Coons, Chu, faith and civil rights leaders call for passage of NO BAN Act
Rep.André Carson, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Rep. Banks Introduces Resolution Protecting Freedom of Conscience
Sen.Jim Banks
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the DOL - Religious Freedom for Federal Contractors
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
May 6, 2019
Congressman André Carson Statement on the Beginning of Ramadan
Rep.André Carson
March 15, 2019
Congressman André Carson Statement on New Zealand Terror Attack
Rep.André Carson
March 7, 2019
Statement from Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Andre Carson on House Resolution
Rep.André Carson, ...
March 4, 2019
Rep. Jim Banks Urges Administration to Confront the Rise of Extremism in Bangladesh
Sen.Jim Banks
Jan. 16, 2019
House Delegation Introduces Freedom Of Religion Act In Challenge To President Trump's Muslim Bans
Rep.André Carson, ...
Dec. 13, 2018
Banks Supports Religious Freedom, Democracy in Bangladesh
Sen.Jim Banks
Oct. 27, 2018
Congressman André Carson Statement on Synagogue Shooting
Rep.André Carson
Sept. 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Provide Rohingya Genocide Determination to Congress
Sen.Todd Young, ...
Sept. 18, 2018
Rubio, Merkley, Young, Warren Lead Bipartisan Resolution Calling for Release of Imprisoned Reuters Journalists in Burma
Sen.Todd Young, ...
June 4, 2018
Banks: Supreme Court Defends Religious Liberty
Sen.Jim Banks
May 23, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Protect Against Anti-Faith Bias that Targets Adoption Agencies, Displaces Children
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
April 27, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Request Information on His Decision to Remove House Chaplain
Rep.André Carson, ...
April 12, 2018
Reps. Carson and Ellison to Senate Foreign Relations Committee: We Need a Credible Secretary of State, Not Mike Pompeo
Rep.André Carson
April 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon Bob Corker, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Hon Robert Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - Reps. Carson and Ellison to Senate Foreign Relations Committee: We Need a Credible Secretary of State, Not Mike Pompeo
Rep.André Carson, ...
March 9, 2018
Letter to Chaplain (Rear Admiral) Margaret G. Kibben, Chief of Chaplains of the Navy, and Vice Admiral Robert P. Burke, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations - Atheist Chaplain Appointment
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
Oct. 27, 2017
Letter to Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State - Promote Religious Freedom Worldwide
Sen.Todd Young, ...
Oct. 20, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Nikki Haley, United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations - Young, Merkley Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling for Action on Burma Crisis
Sen.Todd Young, ...
Oct. 6, 2017
Banks Praises President's Move to Protect Employers' Conscience Rights
Sen.Jim Banks
June 30, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States - Reaffirm No Religious Tests for Government Positions
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
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.Todd Young, ...
Feb. 1, 2017
Letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson - Act Quickly to Nominate an Ambassador-at-Large for the International Religious Freedom Position Within the State Department
Sen.Todd Young, ...
Jan. 29, 2017
Congressman Carson Condemns Restrictions on Muslim Immigrants, Calls for Reversal of Executive Order
Rep.André Carson
Dec. 21, 2016
Letter to Donald Trump, President-Elect - Address Homegrown Extremism
Rep.André Carson, ...
June 7, 2016
Letter to The Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Prioritize Religious Freedom in Meeting with Indian PM Modi
Rep.André Carson, ...
May 11, 2016
House Delegation Introduces Religious Freedom Bill
Rep.André Carson, ...
Jan. 8, 2016
Beyer-Honda, House Democrats Welcome 100th Co-Sponsor to Condemn Anti-Muslim Bigotry
Rep.André Carson, ...
Dec. 17, 2015
House Democrats Introduce Legislation Condemning Anti-Muslim Bigotry
Rep.André Carson, ...
Dec. 8, 2015
Rep. Carson Comments on Trump's Continued Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
Rep.André Carson
Oct. 9, 2015
Letter to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General and Vanita Gupta, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney - Rights of Worshippers
Rep.André Carson, ...
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