The poorly named "Respect for Marriage Act" will very soon be in front of the U.S. Senate, after having passed the U.S. House of Representatives earlier in the week. It is critical that Senator John Hoeven and Senator Kevin Cramer hear from North Dakotans on this issue!
In response to the life-saving overturning of Roe v. Wade, Congress – instead of stepping up to assist women and children in need – is moving furiously to lock in other anti-family priorities. The “Respect for Marriage Act,” for example, would prevent states from restoring the authentic understanding of marriage between man and woman if given the opportunity by the Supreme Court.
Moreover, it could even require the federal government to honor polygamous “marriages” in states that move to allow it. No one should be mistreated because of their differences. But, as Pope Francis has said, children have a right to a mother and a father, and we must never stop advocating for marriage, in which children do best. Further, it is critical to protect freedom for people like small business wedding vendors and faith-based foster care agencies who serve their communities.
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone (Chairman of the Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth) and Archbishop William Lori (Chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities) wrote a joint letter articulating numerous flaws with the legislation, which can be found here.
