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Aug. 3, 2023
McCaul, Smith, Mast Demand Answers From State on Grants Promoting Atheism
Rep. Michael McCaul
Feb. 16, 2023
Letter to Rashad Hussain, Ambassador at Large of the Office of International Religious Freedom, Julieta Noyes, Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Population, Refuges, and Migration - Chairman McCaul Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Dissidents Fleeing CCP Religious Persecution
Rep. Michael McCaul
Sept. 21, 2022
Rep. Roy's statement after voting against S. 3895
Rep. Chip Roy
Aug. 17, 2022
Letter to Chris Magnus, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Castro, Grijalva, Chu Demand Accountability From Customs and Border Protection After Continued Reports of Turban Confiscations
Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
July 21, 2022
Rep. Roy Statement on H.R. 8373
Rep. Chip Roy
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. Dan Crenshaw, ...
June 27, 2022
SEN. CRUZ: "THE ABILITY TO PRAY IS A GOD-GIVEN AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT'
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 27, 2022
Arrington Statement on SCOTUS Decision Protecting Religious Liberty
Rep. Jodey Arrington
June 8, 2022
Sens. Cruz, Lee Lead Amicus Brief in 303 Creative Case for Free Speech
Sen. Ted Cruz
May 17, 2022
Letter to Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas - Calling for the Reopening of Security Grant Applications for Places of Worship
Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
April 29, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Calling for Protection of Religious Freedom in Jerusalem
Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
March 30, 2022
Rep. Roy Statement on Finnish Christians Found Not Guilty in "Bible Trial'
Rep. Chip Roy
Feb. 17, 2022
Sens. Cruz, Rosen Lead Resolution Condemning Antisemetic Attack on Congregation Beth Israel In Texas
Sen. Ted Cruz
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. John Cornyn, ...
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. Randy Weber, ...
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. Chip Roy, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
Sen. Cruz Attends Shabbat At Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, Stands in Solidarity With the Jewish Community in Texas
Sen. Ted Cruz
Jan. 17, 2022
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement of Solidarity With the Jewish Community After Hostage Crisis at Congregation Beth Israel
Sen. Ted Cruz
Dec. 22, 2021
Wicker Joins Colleagues in Defending Religious Exemptions from Biden Military Vaccine Mandate
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
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. Brian Babin, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to HHS on Religious Freedoms Restoration Act
Rep. Randy Weber, ...
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. Dan Crenshaw, ...
Nov. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nadine Maenza, Chair US Commission on International Religious Freedom - Finland Persecution of Christians
Rep. Chip Roy, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Rep. Jackson Joins Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court in Support of Religious Freedom
Rep. Ronny Jackson
Oct. 19, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
Oct. 5, 2021
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, United States Postal Office, and Community Members Dedicate Local Post Office in Honor of Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
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. Pete Sessions, ...
July 7, 2021
Rep. Roy's statement on the IRS reversing its denial of tax-exempt status to Christians Engaged
Rep. Chip Roy
July 7, 2021
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on IRS Granting Texas Christian Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Status
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Rep. Chip Roy leads effort calling out IRS's religious discrimination
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
June 24, 2021
Sen. Cruz Pulls Support for Bill After Senate Foreign Relations Committee Adds Language Pushing Palestinian Statehood and New Funding Amid Ongoing Palestinian Terrorism
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 24, 2021
Rep. Roy on San Antonio's unconstitutional Chick-Fil-A ban
Rep. Chip Roy
June 21, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Cruz, Rubio, Colleagues Urge Biden to Advocate on Behalf of Two-Year-Old Girl's Life
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 18, 2021
Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles
Rep. Veronica Escobar, ...
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. Sylvia Garcia, ...
May 26, 2021
Sen. Johnson: More Than Ever The U.S. Must Stand Unequivocally In Support of Israel
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
May 25, 2021
Senator Hawley Leads Effort to Condemn Violence Against Jews, Anti-Israel Rhetoric from Politicians and Media
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
May 25, 2021
Cassidy, Hawley Lead Effort to Condemn Violence Against Jews, Anti-Israel Rhetoric from Politicians and Media
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
May 25, 2021
House Antisemitism Task Force Condemns Recent Attacks On Jewish Community Across The Country
Rep. Randy Weber, ...
May 25, 2021
Joint Statement for Bipartisan Task Force for Combatting Antisemitism
Rep. Randy Weber
May 5, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the US - Rep. Hill, Senator Lankford Press Biden on Need for US Leadership to Promote International Religious Freedom
Rep. Henry Cuellar, ...
May 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Lankford, Hill Press Biden on Need for US Leadership to Promote International Religious Freedom
Rep. Henry Cuellar, ...
April 21, 2021
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act
Rep. Chip Roy
April 21, 2021
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act
Rep. Sylvia Garcia
April 15, 2021
Nominations of Vanita Gupta and Kristen Clarke
Sen. Ted Cruz
March 17, 2021
Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Coons, Rubio Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Equality Act
Rep. Randy Weber
Feb. 25, 2021
Pfluger Votes No on "Equality Act" that Endangers Women and Religious Freedom
Rep. August Pfluger
Feb. 23, 2021
Danger of Gender Identity Politics
Rep. Brian Babin
Dec. 4, 2020
McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
Date
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Politician
Aug. 3, 2023
McCaul, Smith, Mast Demand Answers From State on Grants Promoting Atheism
Rep.Michael McCaul
Feb. 16, 2023
Letter to Rashad Hussain, Ambassador at Large of the Office of International Religious Freedom, Julieta Noyes, Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Population, Refuges, and Migration - Chairman McCaul Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Dissidents Fleeing CCP Religious Persecution
Rep.Michael McCaul
Sept. 21, 2022
Rep. Roy's statement after voting against S. 3895
Rep.Chip Roy
Aug. 17, 2022
Letter to Chris Magnus, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Castro, Grijalva, Chu Demand Accountability From Customs and Border Protection After Continued Reports of Turban Confiscations
Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
July 21, 2022
Rep. Roy Statement on H.R. 8373
Rep.Chip Roy
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.Dan Crenshaw, ...
June 27, 2022
SEN. CRUZ: "THE ABILITY TO PRAY IS A GOD-GIVEN AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT'
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 27, 2022
Arrington Statement on SCOTUS Decision Protecting Religious Liberty
Rep.Jodey Arrington
June 8, 2022
Sens. Cruz, Lee Lead Amicus Brief in 303 Creative Case for Free Speech
Sen.Ted Cruz
May 17, 2022
Letter to Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas - Calling for the Reopening of Security Grant Applications for Places of Worship
Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
April 29, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Calling for Protection of Religious Freedom in Jerusalem
Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
March 30, 2022
Rep. Roy Statement on Finnish Christians Found Not Guilty in "Bible Trial'
Rep.Chip Roy
Feb. 17, 2022
Sens. Cruz, Rosen Lead Resolution Condemning Antisemetic Attack on Congregation Beth Israel In Texas
Sen.Ted Cruz
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.John Cornyn, ...
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.Randy Weber, ...
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.Chip Roy, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
Sen. Cruz Attends Shabbat At Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, Stands in Solidarity With the Jewish Community in Texas
Sen.Ted Cruz
Jan. 17, 2022
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement of Solidarity With the Jewish Community After Hostage Crisis at Congregation Beth Israel
Sen.Ted Cruz
Dec. 22, 2021
Wicker Joins Colleagues in Defending Religious Exemptions from Biden Military Vaccine Mandate
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
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.Brian Babin, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to HHS on Religious Freedoms Restoration Act
Rep.Randy Weber, ...
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.Dan Crenshaw, ...
Nov. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nadine Maenza, Chair US Commission on International Religious Freedom - Finland Persecution of Christians
Rep.Chip Roy, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Rep. Jackson Joins Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court in Support of Religious Freedom
Rep.Ronny Jackson
Oct. 19, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
Oct. 5, 2021
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, United States Postal Office, and Community Members Dedicate Local Post Office in Honor of Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal
Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
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.Pete Sessions, ...
July 7, 2021
Rep. Roy's statement on the IRS reversing its denial of tax-exempt status to Christians Engaged
Rep.Chip Roy
July 7, 2021
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on IRS Granting Texas Christian Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Status
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Rep. Chip Roy leads effort calling out IRS's religious discrimination
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
June 24, 2021
Sen. Cruz Pulls Support for Bill After Senate Foreign Relations Committee Adds Language Pushing Palestinian Statehood and New Funding Amid Ongoing Palestinian Terrorism
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 24, 2021
Rep. Roy on San Antonio's unconstitutional Chick-Fil-A ban
Rep.Chip Roy
June 21, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Cruz, Rubio, Colleagues Urge Biden to Advocate on Behalf of Two-Year-Old Girl's Life
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 18, 2021
Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles
Rep.Veronica Escobar, ...
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.Sylvia Garcia, ...
May 26, 2021
Sen. Johnson: More Than Ever The U.S. Must Stand Unequivocally In Support of Israel
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
May 25, 2021
Senator Hawley Leads Effort to Condemn Violence Against Jews, Anti-Israel Rhetoric from Politicians and Media
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
May 25, 2021
Cassidy, Hawley Lead Effort to Condemn Violence Against Jews, Anti-Israel Rhetoric from Politicians and Media
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
May 25, 2021
House Antisemitism Task Force Condemns Recent Attacks On Jewish Community Across The Country
Rep.Randy Weber, ...
May 25, 2021
Joint Statement for Bipartisan Task Force for Combatting Antisemitism
Rep.Randy Weber
May 5, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the US - Rep. Hill, Senator Lankford Press Biden on Need for US Leadership to Promote International Religious Freedom
Rep.Henry Cuellar, ...
May 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Lankford, Hill Press Biden on Need for US Leadership to Promote International Religious Freedom
Rep.Henry Cuellar, ...
April 21, 2021
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act
Rep.Chip Roy
April 21, 2021
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act
Rep.Sylvia Garcia
April 15, 2021
Nominations of Vanita Gupta and Kristen Clarke
Sen.Ted Cruz
March 17, 2021
Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Coons, Rubio Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Equality Act
Rep.Randy Weber
Feb. 25, 2021
Pfluger Votes No on "Equality Act" that Endangers Women and Religious Freedom
Rep.August Pfluger
Feb. 23, 2021
Danger of Gender Identity Politics
Rep.Brian Babin
Dec. 4, 2020
McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
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