Congressman Aderholt Statement on Marriage Bill

WASHINGTON — Congressman Robert Aderholt released the following statement after the House passed the Senate-amended Respect for Marriage Act.  The Congressman voted no.

“The First Amendment to our Constitution makes it clear that Congress shall make “no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”  Even after the Senate changes, this bill does not give adequate protection to that First Amendment right.  I fear that entities like the IRS will use this bill to target religious organizations.  In Alabama, we have already seen how the Biden Administration targeted the Eagle Forum for simply exercising its First Amendment rights.  This Administration will use this bill as another tool in its intimidation toolbox.”