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Congress Set To Rescind COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Troops

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress.

Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Bill Wins Senate Passage

The bill, which would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law, was approved 61-36 on Tuesday, including support from 12 Republicans.

Franklin Graham Describes ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ as a ‘Smokescreen’, Calls Out Republican Senators Who Voted for Bill

World-renowned conservative evangelist Franklin Graham (president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association) called out 12 Republican senators over the weekend after they voted in favor of the “Respect for Marriage Act” earlier this month (Nov. 16).

ELECTION WRAPUP: Congress Splits, Pro-Life Measures Fall Short

Little significant progress is to be expected from a divided Congress with slender majorities, but opportunities will exist for Southern Baptist public witness, Brent Leatherwood told Baptist Press.

Voters To Decide Control of Congress, State Proposals

Americans will go to the polls Tuesday (Nov. 8) with control of Congress and possibly the federal protection of human life and religious freedom on the line.

Biden Pledges To Make Abortion Rights No. 1 Priority in Congress

Pro-life leaders expressed their strong objection to President Biden’s promise Tuesday (Oct. 18) to make enshrining Roe v. Wade in law his legislative priority if Democrats control Congress in January.

Expansive Pro-life Legislation Introduced in House, Senate

New legislation to help support pregnant women, young mothers and their children in a post-Roe America has gained congressional introduction.

House Ok’s Contraception Bill Despite Religious Liberty, Abortion Concerns

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday (July 21) to protect contraceptive rights that opponents say will actually violate religious freedom and promote abortion.