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Lobbying activity on this issue
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Advocating for the rights of nonreligous Americans and opposing the ability for faith-based recipients of goverment funding to discriminate against people of different or no faiths.
Promoting religious freedom
CFI's Office of Public Policy lobbied against the "Free Speech Fairness Act" (HR 2501). This bill would allow churches and other houses of worship to endorse candidates for political office, essentially erasing the federal "Johnson Amendment." CFI views this as a grave threat to the separation of church and state.
H.Res.481 - Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. H.Res.488 - Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. S.Res.288 - A resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. H.Res.352 - Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community. H.Res.963 - Condemning antisemitism in all its forms, including the proliferation and amplification of antisemitic content on artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, urging robust, transparent safeguards for AI, and recognizing stakeholders working to counter this threat. S.2947 - Pray Safe Act of 2025 S.Res.533 / an unnumbered House Resolution - A resolution condemning white supremacy, hate, and antisemitism, and efforts to give a platform to these dangerous ideologies.
Issues relating to enabling members of religious and apostolic corporations to receive the earned income tax credit and child tax credit (no specific legislation).
N/A; Nigeria CPC Status, Promoting religious freedom in Nigeria
Issues related to free speech and freedom of religion Safeguarding Charity Act (H.R.7027, S.1428) First Amendment Accountability Act (H.R.162) Protecting Charitable Giving Act No Censors on Our Shores Act (H.R.1071) Issues related to attorneys' fees in civil liberties cases
Lobbying on appropriations and legislative priorities for the Jewish community Non profit security grant program Holocaust survivors assistance program S.558 /H.R.1007- Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025
Issues related to free speech and freedom of religion Safeguarding Charity Act (H.R.7027, S.1428) First Amendment Accountability Act (H.R.162) Protecting Charitable Giving Act No Censors on Our Shores Act (H.R.1071) Issues related to attorneys' fees in civil liberties cases
Child camp advocacy: child protection, education and religious freedom J1Visas
H.Res.481 - Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. H.Res.488 - Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. S.Res.288 - A resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. H.Res.352 - Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community. H.Res.963 - Condemning antisemitism in all its forms, including the proliferation and amplification of antisemitic content on artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, urging robust, transparent safeguards for AI, and recognizing stakeholders working to counter this threat. S.2947 - Pray Safe Act of 2025 S.Res.533 / an unnumbered House Resolution - A resolution condemning white supremacy, hate, and antisemitism, and efforts to give a platform to these dangerous ideologies.
Facilitate discussions regarding international support of the church
JWI is educating staff about the needs of faith communities related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in preparation to introduce a bill to fund a national resource center on these crimes in faith communities.
Christianity
Advocating for the rights of nonreligous Americans and opposing the ability for faith-based recipients of goverment funding to discriminate against people of different or no faiths.
Facilitate discussions regarding international support of the church
JWI is educating staff about the needs of faith communities related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in preparation to introduce a bill to fund a national resource center on these crimes in faith communities.
Grants and budget.
Education and advocacy on the benefits of donor advised funds (DAFs) for faith-based charities and givers, the need for giving incentives for lower- and middle-income taxpayers, including the Charitable Act (H.R. 801, S. 317), and the proposed tax changes affecting private foundations and other charities and charitable-giving incentives in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1).
Client is concerned about religious persecution in his birth country. Client is US citizen raising awareness.
issues impacting released time religious instruction
Issues relating to enabling members of religious and apostolic corporations to receive the earned income tax credit and child tax credit (no specific legislation).
H.Res.481 - Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. H.Res.488 - Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. S.Res.288 - A resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. H.Res.352 - Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.
N/A; Hostility Against Churches in the United States, Informing members of our findings regarding hostility towards churches in the U.S. N/A; Nigeria CPC Designation, Recognizing the importance of religious liberty internationally
Issues related to free speech and freedom of religion Educational Choice for Children Act (S.292 and H.R.833) Student Empowerment Act (S.152 and H.R.939) Safeguarding Charity Act (H.R.7027, S.1428) First Amendment Accountability Act (H.R.162) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1 and Senate counterpart) issues related to school choice Protecting Charitable Giving Act
Lobbying on appropriations and legislative priorities for the Jewish community Non profit security grant program Holocaust survivors assistance program S.558 /H.R.1007- Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025
CFI's Office of Public Policy lobbied against the "Educational Choice for Children Act" (ECCA), which diverts billions of dollars in federal funding to private, religious schools. OPP lobbied against the ECCA's inclusion in the federal reconciliation package (HR 1). Lobbying against ECCA is part of OPP's advocacy against the use of school voucher programs to benefit religious institutions and harm public schools.
Issues related to the intimidation and harassment of US citizens of Sikh ethnicity by individuals and entities outside of the United States for expressing their personal and political views.
Issues related to free speech and freedom of religion Educational Choice for Children Act (S.292 and H.R.833) Student Empowerment Act (S.152 and H.R.939) Safeguarding Charity Act (H.R.7027, S.1428) First Amendment Accountability Act (H.R.162) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1 and Senate counterpart) issues related to school choice Protecting Charitable Giving Act
John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act and other nondiscrimination protections in the child welfare system for youth in care, families of origin, and prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ+). This discrimination is often disguised as "religious liberty." In addition, lobbied against ongoing efforts in the House to insert anti-LGBTQ amendments and language that sometimes are couched as "religious freedom" into appropriations bills.