US House of Representatives Archives

Murdered Jesuits inspired work, faith of Massachusetts congressman

Nov 12, 2019

This summer, when U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern took a congressional delegation to El Salvador to study the causes of migration, he planned a stop for the group at the place where six Jesuit priests who greatly influenced his work and faith are buried.

By Rhina Guidos

‘World of faith under siege,’ with threats ‘multiplying’ daily, says Smith

Jul 24, 2019

The world is “filled with people in need,” including the unborn, trafficking victims, those “suffering the agonies of addiction and abuse, people with disabilities and still others facing famine and disease,” said U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey.

By Catholic News Service

House urged to reject spending bill that would overturn pro-life policies

Jun 19, 2019

The House of Representatives has begun debate on a bill that will overturn at least nine pro-life policies, including reinstating taxpayer-funded abortion domestically and abroad, according to Republican Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey.

By Elizabeth Bachmann

House budget bill repeals ‘Mexico City Policy’ on NGO abortion funding

Jan 7, 2019

The budget bill passed by the House of Representatives to try to end the partial government shutdown includes a provision to repeal the “Mexico City Policy” that prohibits U.S. funding of foreign nongovernmental organizations that perform or promote abortion.

By Catholic News Service

Jesuit to remain as House Chaplain in new Congress

Jan 4, 2019

A Jesuit whom former Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan sought to oust in 2018 will remain in his post as chaplain of the legislative body as the 116th session of Congress begins.

By Rhina Guidos

Catholic voters urged to do their homework in midterm-election voting

Oct 11, 2018

Catholic voters should see the elections as a chance to research candidates and issues, educate themselves on Catholic social teaching and be sure they are voting with well-formed consciences, according to clergy and lay leaders of the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

By Debbie Shelley