In a statement issued Dec. 2, Bishop Dewane said, “Congress must act now to fix the fundamental flaws found in both bills, and choose the policy approaches that help individuals and families struggling within our society.”
Congress urged to ‘fix fundamental flaws’ in final tax reform bill
Congress urged to let houses of worship seek FEMA aid after disasters
Lawmakers in Washington were urged to approve a bill introduced in Congress to ensure the fair and equal treatment for houses of worship damaged in natural disasters “by enabling them to seek aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.”
Knights begin campaign to raise funds for Christians in the Middle East
The Knights of Columbus has begun a nationwide television and digital ad campaign to spread awareness of the situation of Christians in the Middle East and raise funds on their behalf.
Catholics in Congress: one-third of House, one-quarter of Senate
The religious makeup of the 115th Congress is significantly Christian — 91 percent — with Catholics comprising one-third of the House of Representatives and about a quarter of the Senate.
House subcommittee forum urges action on Conscience Protection Act
Medical experts, politicians and religious leaders spoke at a Capitol Hill forum July 8, urging Congress to pass H.R. 4828, the Conscience Protection Act.