Statehouses across the United States have served as venues for the abortion debate to play out in the past few months, but the action April 9 was on Capitol Hill with a hearing held by the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.
During hearing on pain-capable abortion act, ‘pain’ definition contested
Poll: Big majorities of Democrats, young people reject late-term abortion
Americans have shifted toward a pro-life stance in recent weeks during a period when some states are considering legislation that would legalize abortion up until birth, according to a new poll.
Bill that prices carbon pollution would yield a dividend for everyone
Catholic advocates are supporting the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, a proposal that would put a price on carbon pollution and provide Americans with a monthly dividend.
As immigration woes rise, lawmakers can’t agree on solutions
Bipartisan disagreement on how to fix the country’s immigration system led to failure once again as lawmakers on Capitol Hill turned down one immigration bill June 21 and postponed a vote on a second proposal, which also has a slim opportunity of passing.
Catholic groups ask Congress to reject ‘discriminatory’ RAISE Act
Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas, chair of the bishops’ migration committee, called on the president and Congress to reject a proposed piece of legislation that seeks to drastically cut legal immigration levels over a decade.
School choice legislation fails to pass, but MCC sees ‘marriage-friendly’ welfare win at session’s end
Real compromise — but not the right kind — characterized the 2017 state legislative session, said Jason Adkins, Minnesota Catholic Conference executive director.
Catholic leaders warn against changes to health care bill
A proposed amendment to the health care legislation has left serious flaws, including unacceptable modifications to Medicaid that will endanger coverage and affordability for millions of people.