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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif)

Monterey, CA — Just ahead of the 60-day mark in the war with Iran, U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and the rest of the New Democrat Coalition National Security Working Group urged President Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to make an “immediate course correction” on the Administration’s national security approach.

“As Members of the New Democrat Coalition National Security Working Group, we write in opposition to the Administration’s approach to national security and to urge an immediate course correction. At a moment of profound global instability, the U.S. needs a strategy that advances our national interests,” wrote Rep. Panetta and the lawmakers. “Instead, the Administration’s current approach–marked by a reckless and open-ended conflict in Iran, chaos within the Department of Defense, and the alienation of our allies–has already resulted in the loss of U.S. servicemembers and continues to place Americans and our global and domestic security at risk.”

“Over the past year, this Administration has treated national security as a partisan political matter, rather than a shared national responsibility, and has failed to provide Congress with timely and transparent information on key national security decisions,” continued the lawmakers. “The result of these actions is a national security posture that is neither principled nor sustainable. There is no doubt that our defense is strongest when it is supported by a bipartisan coalition and grounded in our country’s democratic values.”

The letter argues that the Administration’s chaotic and reckless approach has endangered both domestic and global security by waging open-ended conflicts without legal justification or clear objectives, alienating our closest allies, emboldening our greatest adversaries, and severely damaging our military readiness.

In contrast to the chaos of the Trump Administration’s current posture, the National Security Working Group Members lay out a new direction for American national security that would instead center the path forward around four commonsense priorities:

• Reversing the damage caused by the alienation of our allies and strengthening the tools that allow the U.S. to counter adversarial influence.
• Realigning defense planning to focus on the People’s Republic of China, the most serious strategic threat we face today.
• Reaffirming the military’s apolitical nature and ensuring resources are used to support servicemembers.
• Requiring the Administration to work in good faith with Congress and commit to respecting and restoring institutional checks and balances, especially in matters of war.

In addition to Rep. Panetta, the signees include all other Members of the New Dem National Security Working Group, including:

• Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31)
• Defense Task Force Chair Ed Case (HI-01)
• Diplomacy Task Force Chair Eugene Vindman (VA-07)
• Veterans Task Force Chair Herb Conaway (NJ-03)
• Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10)
• Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03)
• Rep. Ami Bera (CA-06)
• Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04)
• Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02)

Full text of the letter is available here and below:

As Members of the New Democrat Coalition National Security Working Group, we write in opposition to the Administration’s approach to national security and to urge an immediate course correction. At a moment of profound global instability, the U.S. needs a strategy that advances our national interests. Instead, the Administration’s current approach–marked by a reckless and open-ended conflict in Iran, chaos within the Department of Defense, and the alienation of our allies–has already resulted in the loss of U.S. servicemembers and continues to place Americans and our global and domestic security at risk. 

Over the past year, this Administration has treated national security as a partisan political matter, rather than a shared national responsibility, and has failed to provide Congress with timely and transparent information on key national security decisions. The result of these actions is a national security posture that is neither principled nor sustainable. There is no doubt that our defense is strongest when it is supported by a bipartisan coalition and grounded in our country’s democratic values. 

Members of the New Democrat Coalition National Security Working Group believe that there is a better path forward. We urge the Administration to halt the current course and adopt a strategy centered around the following priorities:

1. Reverse the damage caused by the alienation of our allies and strengthen the tools that allow the U.S. to counter adversarial influence. 

On the campaign trail, President Trump repeatedly promised an “America First” approach, but the actions of this Administration are best described as an “America Alone” strategy. The Administration’s reckless tariff policy has strained relationships with some of our key allies and sent a chilling message that the U.S. is an unreliable economic and strategic partner, which has already pushed several of our allies to align more closely with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). At the end of January 2026, a delegation of Canadian and European leaders traveled to China seeking to deepen their economic ties, which marked the first time a British official visited China since 2018 and Canada’s first visit to the country in over a decade. This is not American strength; it is self-inflicted erosion of U.S. leadership that weakens our leverage and makes it harder to compete with our adversaries. 

If we are to face today’s global challenges effectively, we must do so in collaboration with our partners, including NATO, European allies, and Indo-Pacific partners through frameworks like Five Eyes, the Quad, and AUKUS. We must be unequivocal in rejecting any alignment with Russia’s war of aggression, ensuring that Ukraine has the support it needs to win the ongoing war with Russia. Otherwise, we risk emboldening an aggressive authoritarian regime and setting a dangerous precedent for dictators around the world to follow. In addition, the U.S. must reinvest in American soft power by restoring programs at the United States Agency for International Development and the United States Agency for Global Media that help build strong public health systems and support resilient democracies worldwide. This reinvestment will ensure we are better able to curb authoritarian and adversarial influence and prevent conflicts and humanitarian disasters before they even begin.

2. Realign defense planning to reflect today’s most serious strategic threat: the People’s Republic of China. 

This Administration’s escalation of the Iran conflict is fiscally irresponsible. The Penn Wharton Budget Model estimates that the first 32 days of the Iran conflict cost $27-28 billion. In the meantime, Americans continue to suffer the consequences, with gas prices reaching over $4/gallon and unlikely to drop for months. The conflict with Iran has also highlighted the fragility of our defense supply chains and the need to address munitions shortages, which have been further depleted by various campaigns the Administration has carried out, including in Venezuela and Iran. This is a failure of strategy and a costly pattern of engaging in conflicts without a plan, placing American lives and taxpayer resources at risk.

U.S. defense planning should prioritize deterring and strategically competing with the PRC. In order to meet this challenge, we need to invest in strengthening the defense industrial base through modernization and innovation efforts, enhancing domestic production capacity, replenishing critical weapons and munitions inventory, and streamlining the acquisition process that’s often too slow and rigid for today’s security environment. In addition, we must encourage small businesses to build, test, and scale new products and technologies by removing barriers to participation and expanding access to land for testing purposes. 

3. Reaffirm the military’s apolitical nature and ensure resources are used to support servicemembers. 

The Administration’s increasing politicization of the military creates serious dangers for servicemembers. The apolitical nature of the military ensures that its loyalty rests solely with the Constitution, not any party or individual. However, the Administration continues to undermine this nonpartisan institution by firing top generals, using uniformed servicemembers as a backdrop for partisan messaging, and deploying national guard members into U.S. cities for political theater. Speaking at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico in September 2025, President Trump suggested he intends to use U.S. cities as “training grounds for our military” to target “the enemy from within.” Using armed forces to advance partisan messaging and domestic political narratives is corrosive to civil-military norms and exposes servicemembers to unnecessary harm.

The Administration must take concrete steps to reaffirm the professionalism and apolitical nature of the U.S. military. This includes ensuring servicemembers are never given unlawful orders that could place them in ethical or legal jeopardy and preventing the use of the military against U.S. citizens for political purposes. Just as important is the need to ensure that we are investing our resources to help U.S. servicemembers and their families have the quality of life that they deserve instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless changes in Department names. The Administration must take steps to address the lack of affordable housing for servicemembers, increase access to childcare, provide support for military spouses, and invest in mental health and primary prevention initiatives. In addition, we need to seriously invest in resources to help servicemembers leaving uniformed service find meaningful civilian employment and skill-matching opportunities.

4. The Administration must work in good faith with Congress and commit to respecting and restoring institutional checks and balances, especially in matters of war. 

After declaring “Operation Midnight Hammer” a success and affirming that Iran’s nuclear program “was obliterated” in June, Americans awoke on February 28, 2026 to the news that our nation is at war with Iran. Polls show that 63% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s war of choice, a clear reflection of how disconnected this escalation is from the main issues facing Americans today. The Administration has failed to provide a clear objective or end state for this operation. If the goal is deterrence, Iran continues to strike U.S. bases in the region, risking a broader regional war. If the goal is regime change, which the National Defense Strategy explicitly states was not a priority of this Administration, history has already taught us a lesson. The U.S. pursued this goal in Iraq at extraordinary costs: thousands of American lives, billions of dollars, regional instability, and a power vacuum that empowered both adversaries and extremist groups. We cannot afford to repeat that mistake. 

The war has also cost us the lives of at least thirteen servicemembers, and the Administration failed to evacuate U.S. embassies before launching the strikes, putting Americans in the region at high risk. When President Trump was asked about the lives lost in the early days of the conflict, he stated, “There will likely be more before it ends. That’s the way it is.” American lives are not expendable, and entering another conflict in the Middle East risks enabling another generation of instability and extremism. 

The Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war, allowing Congress to prevent open-ended conflicts and ensure that any use of force remains lawful and tied to a clear objective. The alternative would be a great disservice to our national security. 

Our national security is strongest when it’s both principled and lawful and reflects our values and interests. The Trump Administration’s current approach fails on all counts. At a time when we are facing multiple threats on the global stage, we cannot afford to adopt a strategy that undermines our democracy, alienates our allies, and risks entangling our nation in conflicts without a clear end goal that advances the interests of all Americans. We call on the Administration to halt its current approach to national security, adopt this alternative framework, and return to a bipartisan commitment to our national security. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01)

Headline: Carter secures $53 million for Garden City port

SAVANNAH, GA — Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) this week secured $53 million in Port Infrastructure Development Grants for the Georgia Ports Authority’s Lay Berth and Supply Chain Optimization Project in Garden City, Georgia.

Funding from the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration will support a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) evaluation and the construction of one lay berth capable of accommodating large container vessels. In addition, the project includes funding for NEPA-related planning for two additional lay berths to be developed in a future funding phase. The project will support critical port expansion and modernization efforts within Georgia’s First Congressional District, enhancing the efficiency and capacity of one of the nation’s key maritime logistics hubs.

“I am proud to have helped secure $53 million for Georgia’s First, continuing President Donald Trump’s ongoing commitment to strengthening America’s domestic supply chain infrastructure and supporting economic growth through modernized port facilities. The Georgia Ports are the economic engine of the Southeast, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs and adding billions of dollars to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP),” said Rep. Carter. “This investment in critical infrastructure will help Georgia continue its 12-year streak as the best state in which to do business.”

“Vessel sailing schedule reliability is one of the most important performance metrics for ocean carriers. This lay berth project will enable us to significantly improve our berth utilization and productivity in the Port of Savannah,” said Griff Lynch, President and CEO, Georgia Ports Authority. “We are grateful for the continued support from Congressman Carter, Senator Warnock and Senator Ossoff.”

Read letter of support here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)

Washington D.C. (April 30, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following the U.S. House vote on H.R. 7576 – Farm, Food, and National Security Act.

“Since our nation’s founding, agriculture has played a vital role in ensuring America remains prosperous. Our farmers dedicate their lives to the grueling work it takes to keep our country fed and to cultivate natural materials we use in our everyday lives. We owe them a debt of gratitude for this work and our government must continue to secure the stability in this industry needed to ensure a major sector of our economy functions at its best.

“It has been nearly a decade since Congress has taken decisive action in support of farmers and, in that time, the uncertainty has made it increasingly difficult for agricultural production to operate at its most effective levels. That, in turn, leaves America vulnerable, as an inability to fully secure our own food supply is a threat to our national security. With the passage of a new Farm Bill, America’s farmers will be able to operate under a clearly defined framework that allows them to produce without fear of interruptions at the hands of Washington dysfunction, and the risks to American food security will be sufficiently mitigated. This legislation is long overdue, but I am pleased to see it finally make it over the finish line.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Roger Williams (25th District of Texas)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), alongside several of his Texas delegation colleagues, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., urging the expedited development and rollout of additional injectable, preventative, and reactive treatments that will combat New World Screwworm infestations in sheep and goats.

“The threat of a New World Screwworm outbreak north of the American Mexican border poses serious risks to our livestock industry and food supply,” said Congressman Williams. “I am grateful for all the work that Secretary Kennedy has done while leading the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and I look forward to his leadership on this matter as we work to ensure that sheep and goats are not left vulnerable.”

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Background:

In the letter, Congressman Roger Williams raised concerns that current approved treatments focus primarily on cattle, leaving other vulnerable warm-blooded animals, such as sheep and goats, at risk. Expanding access to proven treatments, including doramectin and ivermectin, which are effective in combating topical screwworm, is critical.

Allowing sheep and goats to remain untreated will perpetuate an infestation, leaving all warm-blooded animals vulnerable to screwworms. As a result of any infestation, states’ abilities to export livestock or animal products will be severely disrupted.

Congressman Roger Williams was joined by Congressman Chip Roy (R- Texas), Congressman Brian Babin (R-Texas), Congressman Pete Sessions (R-Texas), Congressman August Pfluger (R-Texas), Congressman Michael Cloud (R-Texas), Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-Texas), Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Congressman John Carter (R-Texas), and Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-Montana).

 

Supporting Organizations: Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association.

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Congressman Roger Williams is the Chairman of the House Small Business Committee and a member of the House Financial Services Committee. He proudly represents the 25th Congressional District of Texas.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman French Hill (AR-02)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced that Savannah Berryman, his Director of Operations, was selected as the recipient of the 2026 Operational Excellence Award by the Women’s Congressional Staff Association (WCSA).

The Operational Excellence Award recognizes a scheduler or operations professional whose organization, coordination, and execution are essential to the success of a congressional office. Ms. Berryman was nominated by other Hill staffers in recognition of her exceptional leadership, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to serving Arkansas’s Second Congressional District.

Rep. Hill said, “Savannah is the backbone of this office. She ensures that Central Arkansans have every opportunity to meet with my team and me, and she keeps my days on schedule, all while making sure the office runs smoothly. This award is well-earned. I couldn’t be prouder of her, and I’m deeply grateful to have such an outstanding performer on my team.”

Ms. Berryman has been with Congressman Hill’s office for nearly 3 years.

The award was presented Friday, April 17th at the WCSA Awards Celebration, where Berryman was honored alongside other outstanding congressional staff on Capitol Hill.

The Women’s Congressional Staff Association is dedicated to supporting, connecting, and recognizing women who serve in congressional offices through professional development and leadership opportunities.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)

Headline: Newhouse Announces Staff Updates

For Immediate Release: May 1, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse announced the following staff changes in his D.C. and district offices:  

Washington, D.C. Office

Noah Yantis, Chief of Staff

Athena McAllister, Director of Operations 

Josie McLaurin, Legislative Director

Juan Ayala, Communications Director

Kellie Chong, Senior Policy Advisor

Katie Paxon, Legislative Assistant

Robert Bugner, Legislative Aide

Max Willens, Staff Assistant / Press Assistant

District Offices

Ashley Stubbs, Senior Advisor

Vicki Holleman-Perez, District Director

Rachel McClure, Senior District Representative

Alice Harder, Caseworker

Nancy Munson, Caseworker

Emily Garza, Outreach Coordinator

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Thomas Massie (4th District of Kentucky)

For Immediate Release
Contact:
John Kennedy, 202-225-3645 (Rep. Massie)
Vince Morris, 202-225-3536 (Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez)

Washington, D.C.- Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) announces the introduction of H.R. 8591, the No Capital Gains Tax on Family Farms Act. The bill removes capital gains on the sale or exchange of a farm between family members (including children, siblings, cousins, and their spouses). Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) is the co-lead on the legislation.

“This bill will allow farmers to sell their land to family members without being forced to pay punitive capital gains taxes,” said Rep. Massie. “This change to the tax law will help sustain America’s multi-generational family farms by reducing the financial pressure on landowners to sell productive farmland to real estate developers and data center operators.” 

“The wealth and health of our nation is married to the soil health and vitality of our farms-this bill recognizes that we need to change financial structures to advance the generational work of good farming,” said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. “When a loved one dies and ag land is split up for taxation, it disrupts the generational work that it takes to build healthy soil. By its very nature, the work of building healthy soil can’t be done on the same cycle as a 30-year mortgage.  We can’t treat land like any other financial asset, as though we’re just dividing nickels and dimes, and expect good results. Current tax policy breaks up generations of work and planning. The end result of that approach is an erosion of national health- I’m glad to work with my colleague on a solid step towards keeping farmland together and working.”

Under current law, if a farmer were to sell their land to a child and retire, the transfer would incur steep capital gains taxes. The No Capital Gains Tax on Family Farms Act changes this by allowing qualifying family-to-family transfers to happen without incurring capital gains tax. Under the terms of the legislation, gains from the sale of qualified farm property are excluded from gross income. 

To discourage the immediate resale of farmland to property developers, the farm recipient retains the original basis of the property for a 10-year holding period. After that period, the basis steps up to the fair market value at the time of transfer, encouraging long-term family ownership while deterring short-term speculation.

Original cosponsors of H.R. 8591 include Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC), Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX).

The text of the No Capital Gains Tax on Family Farms Act is available at this link.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05)

WASHINGTON, DC –  Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the passage of a bill to fund all agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), except Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): 
 

“On February 11th, 2026, Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro and I introduced a bill that would fund the law-abiding agencies within the Department of Homeland Security, excluding ICE and CBP. House Republicans rejected this legislation, and DHS shut down 3 days later. On March 27th, 2026, the Senate passed essentially the same bill by unanimous consent, which, again, House Republicans rejected. On April 30th, 2026, the House passed legislation that accomplishes the very objective that Democrats have been pushing for since February 11th – 78 days later.

“After passage of the bill, Speaker Johnson immediately went on to say that every Democrat is against immigration enforcement and border security. That is false. Democrats are against the lawlessness that has resulted in the death and illegal incarceration of U.S. citizens and other individuals. These continued attempts to flip the narrative and avoid accountability for holding this critical funding hostage are shameful. House Republicans kept DHS shut down for over 70 days due to their unwillingness to work across the aisle and find common-sense reforms that protect the American people from the criminal and unconstitutional conduct of ICE and CBP. 

“Moving forward, I encourage my Republican colleagues to abandon their partisan agenda and work with Democrats to create substantial reforms to our country’s immigration enforcement.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (District of Columbia)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a resolution to designate today, May 1, 2026, as “D.C. Statehood Day” and calling for statehood for the nation’s capital through enactment of her Washington, D.C. Admission Act.

“This week King Charles addressed a joint session of Congress, highlighting that historically, ‘no taxation without representation’ has been a shared democratic value between our two countries. But taxation without representation is still alive and well for 700,000 residents of the nation’s capital,” Norton said. “D.C. residents pay more in federal taxes per capita than any state, and more federal taxes overall than 26 states. D.C. residents have fought and died in every war since the Revolution, and they deserve the benefits of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government.

“D.C. deserves to become the 51^st state, and I introduce this resolution to name May 1^st, or 5/1 ‘Statehood Day’ for this very reason.”

The text of the resolution follows.

H. RES. __

Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2026, as “D.C. Statehood Day”.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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RESOLUTION

Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2026, as “D.C. Statehood Day”.

Whereas the United States was founded on the principles of consent of the governed and no taxation without representation;

Whereas District of Columbia residents are denied voting representation in Congress and full local self-government;

Whereas the District of Columbia pays more per capita Federal taxes than any State and pays more Federal taxes than 26 States;

Whereas statehood would give District of Columbia residents voting representation in Congress and full local self-government;

Whereas Congress has the constitutional authority to pass the District of Columbia statehood bill, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), which would admit the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, and reduce the size of the Federal district;

Whereas the Admissions Clause of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to admit new States, and all 37 new States were admitted by Congress;

Whereas no State would have to consent to the admission of the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth;

Whereas the District Clause of the Constitution gives Congress plenary authority over the Federal district and establishes a maximum size of the Federal district, but not a minimum size nor a location of the Federal district;

Whereas the 23d Amendment to the Constitution allows the Federal district to participate in the electoral college, while not establishing a minimum size nor a location of the Federal district;

Whereas the Constitution does not establish any prerequisites for new States, but Congress has generally considered 3 factors— 

(1) population and resources;

(2) support for statehood; and

(3) commitment to democracy;

Whereas the District of Columbia has a larger population than 2 States;

Whereas the District of Columbia has a larger gross domestic product than 15 States and a higher per capita gross domestic product than any State;

Whereas the District of Columbia has a higher per capita personal income than any State;

Whereas 86 percent of District of Columbia residents voted for statehood in 2016; and

Whereas District of Columbia residents have been fighting for voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for more than 200 years: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

(1) supports the designation of “D.C. Statehood Day”; and

(2) calls on Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51).

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mike Thompson Representing the 5th District of CALIFORNIA

Washington, D.C. – For generations, Sikh Americans have served, built, led, and strengthened communities across the United States. Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined a bipartisan resolution recognizing April as Sikh History Month and honoring Sikh Americans’ faith, heritage, service, and contributions to our nation. The month provides a fitting point of recognition for Sikh history and identity, often coinciding with Vaisakhi, a defining observance that marks the founding of the Khalsa in 1699.

“Proud to have joined in recognizing April as Sikh history month. For generations, Sikh Americans have served, built, led, and strengthened communities across the United States. I’ve experienced firsthand the welcoming and hardworking nature of our Sikh community in Northern California and I am grateful for the community’s contributions to our culture,” said Thompson.

The resolution recognizes Sikh Americans’ contributions to the United States while promoting greater education, awareness, and respect for religious diversity.

The resolution advances several key goals, including:

• Recognizing the history, culture, heritage, and contributions of the Sikh community;
• Highlighting Sikhism’s core principles of equality, social justice, community service, and human dignity;
• Promoting education about Sikh identity, history, and articles of faith;
• Encouraging public programs, classroom discussions, and cultural events to foster awareness and respect;
• Honoring Sikh Americans’ contributions through military service, entrepreneurship, humanitarian relief, civic leadership, and advocacy for human rights; and
• Reaffirming America’s commitment to religious liberty, pluralism, and the freedom of all people to live their faith openly and with dignity.