DENA SHER

Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed effort in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 9462 & 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create private school voucher through a billion-dollar tax credit H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed the inclusion of any provisions or amendments that would create a private school voucher program for military-connected students or for families. H.R. 8773, FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed increase to DC voucher

H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9027, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9026, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8997, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8998, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9028, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9029, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality H.R. 9495 - Opposed bill threatening tax exempt status Supported confirmation of judges Opposed recess appointments Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget

Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73 - opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Discussed Project 2025 and discrimination in foster care Supported congressional amicus brief in U.S. v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Courts upcoming case dealing with Tennessees ban on evidence-based care for transgender young people

Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed effort in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 9462 & 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create private school voucher through a billion-dollar tax credit H.R. 8915, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act - Opposed bill to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY26 H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed the inclusion of any provisions or amendments that would create a private school voucher program for military-connected students or for families. H.R. 8773, FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, Opposed increase to DC voucher H.R. 3724, the End Woke Higher Education Act - Opposed bill that authorizes discrimination by student groups at public universities and grants exemptions to religious colleges

Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73- opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" Discussions about bill to create protections for residents of long-term care facilities Supported calls for investigation regarding Justice Alito H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality.

Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed effort in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25 H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed the inclusion of any provisions or amendments that would create a private school voucher program for military-connected students or for families. H.R. 8773, FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, Opposed increase to DC voucher