...what is stopping him from CHAMPIONING pro life and pro marriage / family positions, such as those advocated by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops?
Pro-Life (USCCB)
- Protect Rights of Conscience and Religious Liberty (H.R 940).
- Urge House Support for Women's Public Health and Safety Act (HR 3495)
As per the USCCB, "Action alerts for pro-life issues can also be found through our partner organization, the National Committee for the Human Life Amendment." The NCHLA's "Current Action Alerts" include the following:
- Protect the Rights of Pro-Life Health Care Providers! (updated on 10/23/2015)
- Please Support the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act! (updated on 1/22/2015)
Marriage and Family (USCCB)
- State Marriage Defense Act of 2015 (HR 824 / S 435)
- First Amendment Defense Act (HR 2802 / S 1598)
- Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2015 (CWPIA) (HR 1299 / S 667)
(from “Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick 8th
District Update”, received in the 12/30/15 mail:)