Religion and government

How government protects the practice of religion and people of faith from discrimination, and how far it may promote or accommodate religion in schools and public life.

Protect religious freedom

1 member
Kevin Hern
Senate · Oklahoma · Republican
“Protect Religious Liberty”
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Protect people from religious discrimination and hate

1 member
Kevin Hern
Senate · Oklahoma · Republican
“During my time as chairman of the largest conservative caucus in the House of Representatives, I was proud to advocate for policies that defend religious institutions from government discrimination, preserve conscience rights for health care providers, protect parental rights to raise our children in accordance with our beliefs, and prohibit federal funding for abortion and gender experimentation on children.”
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Keep religious symbols and expression in public life

1 member
Kevin Hern
Senate · Oklahoma · Republican
“Religious freedom is under attack in Washington, and that is why I have cosponsored legislation like H.Res.637, to reaffirm our commitment to protecting the symbols and traditions of Christmas, and why I stood up against Democrats’ attempts to remove the words “so help me God” from the oath administered to witnesses before the Committee on Natural Resources.”
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Protect conscience rights of health workers and faith-based groups

1 member
Kevin Hern
Senate · Oklahoma · Republican
“During my time as chairman of the largest conservative caucus in the House of Representatives, I was proud to advocate for policies that defend religious institutions from government discrimination, preserve conscience rights for health care providers, protect parental rights to raise our children in accordance with our beliefs, and prohibit federal funding for abortion and gender experimentation on children.”
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