Category: Government Updates
South Dakota Governor Asks for Changes to ‘Fairness in Women’s Sports Act’ – Launches ‘Defend Title IX Now’ Initiative
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem sent the state’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, HB 1217, back to the legislature with an amendatory or partial veto,...
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Senate Confirms Xavier Becerra as HHS Secretary
In an almost straight party-line vote of 50-49, the U.S. Senate today confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS),...
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Senate Judiciary Committee Hears Testimony on the Equality Act
Today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Equality Act was opened by Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who called the meeting to order and said, “Today...
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New Administration Changes Course, Wants SCOTUS to Dismiss Abortion Defunding Case
Elections have consequences, and none more obvious than the change of direction taken by the Biden Administration at the Supreme Court this week, where it...
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Senate Committee Hearing on ‘Equality Act’ Wednesday, March 17 – Christian Leaders Respond
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on S 393, the “Equality Act” on Wednesday, March 17. The act would add “sexual...
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Nevada Considering Bill that Would Allow Hospitals to Harvest Organs of Deceased Without Consent
The state of Nevada is currently considering a bill that would change its organ donation system from an opt-in to an opt-out program, meaning that if citizens...
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Nomination of Radical Pro-Abortion Xavier Becerra as HHS Secretary Advances
Despite the concerns of pro-life advocates, it appears like Xavier Becerra will be confirmed as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This will put...
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Congress Approves $1.9 Trillion ‘American Rescue Plan’ – Includes Abortion Funding
The House voted to pass the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,” by a vote of 220 to 211. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki...
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Colorado Bills Would Regulate ’Fake News’ in Social Media and Teach Children About ’Misinformation’ in the Media
Colorado legislators have proposed two new bills to address what they call “misinformation,” “conspiracy theories,” and “fake news” in the media and on social media....
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Texas Governor Announces Crackdown on Censorship by Social Media Companies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new bill on Friday that would stop big tech companies from censoring users based on their point of view....
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Xavier Becerra’s Nomination Continues, Despite Tie Vote in Senate Finance Committee
Protecting the lives of preborn babies and supporting mothers is one of the cornerstones of Focus on the Family. This week, Congress is considering a...
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Joint Law Enforcement Operation in Tennessee Recovers 150 Missing Children
A joint law enforcement operation in Tennessee has resulted in the recovery of 150 missing children over the past two months. According to a press...
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Mississippi and Tennessee Advance Bills to Protect Women’s Sports
Mississippi’s legislature recently passed a law protecting girls and women’s sports from unfair competition from biological males who claim a female gender identity, and the...
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Senators Urge CDC to Help Reopen Schools, Warn of Harmful Effects of School Closures
Parenting is a tough job, and that vitally important vocation has been made even more difficult because of the COVID-19 pandemic. At Focus on the...
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Yes, God’s Will Ought to be a Concern of Congress
Here at Focus on the Family, we base all we do on God’s holy Word, and we believe deeply in the godly foundations of our...
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COVID Relief Bill Funds Abortions, Does NOT Include Hyde Amendment
The COVID relief bill, known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, is aimed at helping Americans get back on their feet after a...
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Trump Defends Women’s Sports, Life and Judeo-Christian Values in Speech at CPAC
Former President Donald Trump gave remarks before the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Sunday afternoon from Orlando, Florida for just over 90 minutes. The...
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Senators Send Letter to Amazon Asking for Explanation Over Removal of Book on Transgender Ideology
Four Senators have authored a letter to Amazon blasting the company for waging an “assault on free speech” and inquiring about its removal of Christian...
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HillFaith Ministry Reaches Out to Young Capitol Hill Employees Because “Changed Hearts, Change Policy”
For the young Congressional aides that swarm into Washington D.C. every year, life on Capitol Hill can be exciting and an opportunity to enact some...
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‘Equality Act’ Passes House – Christians Continue to Warn About Its Dangers
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5, the Equality Act, by a vote of 224 to 206 on Thursday, February 25. The Human Rights...
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House Moves Forward with $1.9 Trillion ‘American Rescue Plan’
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer applauded the House Budget Committee for taking “the next step toward implementing President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to combat the...
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Senator Rand Paul Questions Dr. Rachel Levine Over Supporting Sex Changes for Children
Earlier this week, the United States Senate had a contentious confirmation hearing for Xavier Becerra who President Biden has nominated for Secretary of Health at...
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Eighty-Six Representatives Led by Doug Lamborn Call for Protection of Hyde Amendment
The Hyde Amendment, which prevents taxpayers from directly funding abortion, is under threat. A group of 86 Republicans, led by Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., are...
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U.S. Department of Education Withdraws Support for Female Athletes
Elections have consequences. Today, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) reversed a position it took during the Trump administration defending female high school athletes in...
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