US House of Representatives Archives

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

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
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.

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

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
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.

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

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
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.

Jesuit to remain as House Chaplain in new Congress

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
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.

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

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
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.