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The document is a proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden Jr., declaring January 16, 2025, as Religious Freedom Day. It celebrates the constitutional right to religious freedom in the United States, emphasizing the commitment to protect this right both domestically and internationally. The proclamation highlights various efforts by the administration, such as countering antisemitism and Islamophobia, promoting religious freedom worldwide, and ensuring that places of worship are secure. It calls for an end to religious discrimination and affirms religious liberty as a core American value and a fundamental human right.

The Department of Labor has issued guidance to ensure that religious organizations have equal protection when participating in the Department's grant programs. This guidance aligns with Executive Order 13798, which promotes religious liberty, and reflects recent regulatory changes. It reaffirms that faith-based organizations can compete for grants on the same basis as secular ones, without discrimination due to their religious nature. Additionally, the guidance outlines processes for religious groups to seek exemptions from certain non-discrimination requirements related to employment practices.

On the 850th anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation recognizing his legacy as a defender of religious freedom. Becket, who was killed in 1170 for opposing the King's attempts to control the Church, is remembered as a symbol of resistance against religious oppression. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of religious liberty in American society and pledges to continue defending the rights of believers worldwide. President Trump urges Americans to commemorate Becket's life and legacy through ceremonies in schools and churches.

The Executive Order establishes the White House Faith Office within the Executive Office of the President to empower faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship to serve families and communities. It amends existing Executive Orders to rename the office and initiatives involved in these efforts. The Faith Office will collaborate with various governmental and non-governmental bodies to enhance support for faith-based and community organizations. The Order also sets provisions for ensuring religious liberty protections and reducing barriers for these organizations in accessing government programs.