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Dec. 10, 2023
'Fox News Sunday' on December 10, 2023
Rep. Nancy Mace
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
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
June 27, 2022
Tweet - "Today, SCOTUS further eroded the line between church and state with their decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton. This extremist, radical court continues to take a dramatic turn to the right and challenge the founding principles of our democracy."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 2, 2022
Tweet - "It is important, now more than ever, that we lean on our faith traditions that provide reassurance in these uncertain times. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
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. Lindsey Graham, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Congressman Biggs Demands Biden Administration to Stop Tracking Religious Exemptions from COVID-19 Vaccine
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Dec. 20, 2021
38 HOUSE REPUBLICANS FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF NAVY SERVICE MEMBERS SEEKING RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
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
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Senator Scott, Representative Norman Lead Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Rep. Ralph Norman
Dec. 14, 2021
Tweet - "No one should face violence or bigotry because of their faith. Proud to support the Combating International Islamophobia Act, which will create a Special Envoy to monitor & combat Islamophobia globally. Thank you for your leadership on this issue, @Ilhan & @janschakowsky ."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Wishing a Happy Hanukkah filled with peace and light to everyone celebrating."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Rep. Boebert's Islamophobic attack on Rep. Omar is hateful and wrong. She ought to retract her remarks, and Minority Leader McCarthy ought to discipline such behavior instead of allowing it to proliferate."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 26, 2021
Democratic Leadership Statement on Recent Islamophobic Comments by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Nov. 15, 2021
Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation To Safeguard Religious Exemptions at Higher Education Institutions with Covid Vaccine Mandates
Rep. Ralph Norman
Oct. 24, 2021
Tweet - "My faith tells me that "faith without works is dead." Proud to see my Democratic Faith Working Group colleagues & faith community members joining together to voice their support for legislative deeds rooted in faith traditions to serve those in need."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 19, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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. Tim Scott, ...
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. Joe Wilson, ...
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. Joe Wilson, ...
May 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Lankford, Blunt, Scott Urge Biden Administration to Protect Religious Freedom at Public Universities, Colleges
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 12, 2021
Inhofe Joins Scott to Introduce Bill to Protect Faith-Based Foster Care Providers
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 10, 2021
Lankford Protects Faith-based Adoption Providers
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 10, 2021
Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Faith-Based Foster Care Providers
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Sens. Scott, Coons and Reps. Moolenaar, Suozzi Co-Chair the 69th National Prayer Breakfast
Sen. Tim Scott
Nov. 18, 2020
House unanimously passes bipartisan Wilson bill holding Russia accountable for violations of religious liberty in Ukraine
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Lankford, Colleagues Pen Letter to Secretary Pompeo on USCIRF Recommendations
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Aug. 19, 2020
Tweet - "This @WaysMeansCmte report confirms that government-sanctioned discrimination in the SC foster care system on the basis of religion and sexual orientation is harmful and wrong for children and families. @HHSGov should rescind this ill-conceived waiver."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2020
Graham on Five Year Anniversary of Charleston Church Shooting
Sen. Lindsey Graham
May 22, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Lamborn Leads Letter Calling for Liability Protections for Houses of Worship
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
April 14, 2020
Graham, Scott Hold Call With South Carolina Religious Leaders
Sen. Lindsey Graham
April 1, 2020
Walker, Cleaver, Scott, Coons Call for April to be National Month of Prayer
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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, ...
Feb. 14, 2020
Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 29, 2020
Rep. Norman Issues Statement on H.R. 943 Vote
Rep. Ralph Norman
Jan. 28, 2020
Welcoming Reverend Jeffrey F. Kirby
Rep. Ralph Norman
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. Tim Scott, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Timmons Leads House Members in Advocating for Foster Care Religious Liberty Rule Change
Rep. William Timmons
Nov. 5, 2019
Timmons Statement on HHS Religious Liberty Announcement
Rep. William Timmons
Nov. 4, 2019
Great News for Faith-Based Child Foster and Adoption Agencies
Rep. Ralph Norman
Nov. 1, 2019
Scott praises HHS decision to protect religious liberty in South Carolina
Sen. Tim Scott
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the DOL - Religious Freedom for Federal Contractors
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 3, 2019
Scott Fights to Curb Anti-Semitic Incidents Across the Nation
Sen. Tim Scott
April 29, 2019
Congressman Wilson Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack At Chabad Of Poway
Rep. Joe Wilson
April 25, 2019
Lankford, Blunt, Scott Announce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights of Faith-Based Student Groups
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 8, 2019
Tweets - "My heart goes out to the congregations of the three black churches that burned over the past several days in Louisiana. I know these communities will rebuild & their faith will not waiver. Places of worship are sacred & any assault against them is an assault on American ideals."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2019
Harris, 80 Members of the House of Representatives Introduce the Conscience Protection Act
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
March 26, 2019
Scott, Casey Introduce Anti-Semitism Awareness Act
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 11, 2019
Democratic Leadership Statement on Anti-Semitic Comments of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, 5 Supreme Court justices allowed the State of Alabama to discriminate on the basis of religion. This decision is contrary to the First Amendment, and we must continue to fight against discrimination in all forms."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 10, 2023
'Fox News Sunday' on December 10, 2023
Rep.Nancy Mace
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
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
June 27, 2022
Tweet - "Today, SCOTUS further eroded the line between church and state with their decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton. This extremist, radical court continues to take a dramatic turn to the right and challenge the founding principles of our democracy."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 2, 2022
Tweet - "It is important, now more than ever, that we lean on our faith traditions that provide reassurance in these uncertain times. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
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.Lindsey Graham, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Congressman Biggs Demands Biden Administration to Stop Tracking Religious Exemptions from COVID-19 Vaccine
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Dec. 20, 2021
38 HOUSE REPUBLICANS FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF NAVY SERVICE MEMBERS SEEKING RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
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
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Senator Scott, Representative Norman Lead Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Rep.Ralph Norman
Dec. 14, 2021
Tweet - "No one should face violence or bigotry because of their faith. Proud to support the Combating International Islamophobia Act, which will create a Special Envoy to monitor & combat Islamophobia globally. Thank you for your leadership on this issue, @Ilhan & @janschakowsky ."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Wishing a Happy Hanukkah filled with peace and light to everyone celebrating."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Rep. Boebert's Islamophobic attack on Rep. Omar is hateful and wrong. She ought to retract her remarks, and Minority Leader McCarthy ought to discipline such behavior instead of allowing it to proliferate."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 26, 2021
Democratic Leadership Statement on Recent Islamophobic Comments by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Nov. 15, 2021
Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Legislation To Safeguard Religious Exemptions at Higher Education Institutions with Covid Vaccine Mandates
Rep.Ralph Norman
Oct. 24, 2021
Tweet - "My faith tells me that "faith without works is dead." Proud to see my Democratic Faith Working Group colleagues & faith community members joining together to voice their support for legislative deeds rooted in faith traditions to serve those in need."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 19, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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.Tim Scott, ...
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.Joe Wilson, ...
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.Joe Wilson, ...
May 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Lankford, Blunt, Scott Urge Biden Administration to Protect Religious Freedom at Public Universities, Colleges
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 12, 2021
Inhofe Joins Scott to Introduce Bill to Protect Faith-Based Foster Care Providers
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 10, 2021
Lankford Protects Faith-based Adoption Providers
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 10, 2021
Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Faith-Based Foster Care Providers
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Sens. Scott, Coons and Reps. Moolenaar, Suozzi Co-Chair the 69th National Prayer Breakfast
Sen.Tim Scott
Nov. 18, 2020
House unanimously passes bipartisan Wilson bill holding Russia accountable for violations of religious liberty in Ukraine
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Lankford, Colleagues Pen Letter to Secretary Pompeo on USCIRF Recommendations
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Aug. 19, 2020
Tweet - "This @WaysMeansCmte report confirms that government-sanctioned discrimination in the SC foster care system on the basis of religion and sexual orientation is harmful and wrong for children and families. @HHSGov should rescind this ill-conceived waiver."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2020
Graham on Five Year Anniversary of Charleston Church Shooting
Sen.Lindsey Graham
May 22, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Lamborn Leads Letter Calling for Liability Protections for Houses of Worship
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
April 14, 2020
Graham, Scott Hold Call With South Carolina Religious Leaders
Sen.Lindsey Graham
April 1, 2020
Walker, Cleaver, Scott, Coons Call for April to be National Month of Prayer
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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, ...
Feb. 14, 2020
Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 29, 2020
Rep. Norman Issues Statement on H.R. 943 Vote
Rep.Ralph Norman
Jan. 28, 2020
Welcoming Reverend Jeffrey F. Kirby
Rep.Ralph Norman
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.Tim Scott, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Timmons Leads House Members in Advocating for Foster Care Religious Liberty Rule Change
Rep.William Timmons
Nov. 5, 2019
Timmons Statement on HHS Religious Liberty Announcement
Rep.William Timmons
Nov. 4, 2019
Great News for Faith-Based Child Foster and Adoption Agencies
Rep.Ralph Norman
Nov. 1, 2019
Scott praises HHS decision to protect religious liberty in South Carolina
Sen.Tim Scott
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the DOL - Religious Freedom for Federal Contractors
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 3, 2019
Scott Fights to Curb Anti-Semitic Incidents Across the Nation
Sen.Tim Scott
April 29, 2019
Congressman Wilson Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack At Chabad Of Poway
Rep.Joe Wilson
April 25, 2019
Lankford, Blunt, Scott Announce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights of Faith-Based Student Groups
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 8, 2019
Tweets - "My heart goes out to the congregations of the three black churches that burned over the past several days in Louisiana. I know these communities will rebuild & their faith will not waiver. Places of worship are sacred & any assault against them is an assault on American ideals."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2019
Harris, 80 Members of the House of Representatives Introduce the Conscience Protection Act
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
March 26, 2019
Scott, Casey Introduce Anti-Semitism Awareness Act
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 11, 2019
Democratic Leadership Statement on Anti-Semitic Comments of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, 5 Supreme Court justices allowed the State of Alabama to discriminate on the basis of religion. This decision is contrary to the First Amendment, and we must continue to fight against discrimination in all forms."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
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