[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 207 (Wednesday, December 1, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6724]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RELIGIOUS CONTRACTORS FINAL RULE

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I stand in strong opposition to the 
Department of Labor's attack on religious freedom. The Department of 
Labor's proposal to rescind protections for religious Federal 
contractors demonstrates how hostile the Biden administration is to the 
free exercise of religion when it bucks up against progressive 
priorities.
  Prior to President Trump's rule clarifying the rights and obligations 
of religious Federal contractors, religious organizations were 
reluctant to seek Federal contracts. If the rule is rescinded, 
religious organizations will, once again, be dissuaded from competing 
for these contracts. This will lead to less competition for Federal 
contracts, meaning the American people will pay a higher price for 
Federal projects.
  Religious organizations should be able to compete for contracts on a 
level playing field without having to compromise their faith. The Biden 
administration apparently disagrees. It is of the utmost importance to 
protect our very first right--the religious freedom of all Americans--
including Federal contractors.

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