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Leader Hakeem Jeffries has reestablished the Democratic Faith Working Group (DFWG) for the 119th Congress. The DFWG began several years ago to help our members find common ground on legislative issues and develop ways to connect with the faith community. The Democratic Faith Working Group is committed to working to strengthening families and communities, protecting SNAP and safety net programs, expanding broadband, strengthening gun safety laws, making our immigration system more humane, and advocating for many other issues that are important to the “least of these.”

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Clyburn, Van Hollen, Carson, DeLauro, Johnson, Khanna, Nadler Lead 119 Democrats in Condemning the Anti-Muslim “Sharia-Free America Caucus” and Harmful Legislation

June 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Chair of the Democratic Faith Working Group, and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), with Representatives Andre Carson (IN-07), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Hank Johnson (GA-07), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) led 119 Democratic Members in a letter condemning the establishment of the bicameral, anti-Muslim,

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DFWG In Action

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The Clergy Act

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What Faith Leaders Need to Know about the Johnson Amendment

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Why Some Democrats Chose to Skip the National Prayer Breakfast

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Christian Voters Concerned about Trump-Era Policies

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Resources

Member Office Toolkit on Sacred Seasons Shared Values

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Member Office Guide Faith Community TownHall

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H.R. 6806 - The Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act (ARPA)

A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Approach to Combating Antisemitism.

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