Mary Gay Scanlon: “With all due respect, we believe that the gentleman's amendment is both duplicative and unnecessary. The Senate spent…”

“With all due respect, we believe that the gentleman's amendment is both duplicative and unnecessary. The Senate spent months crafting a bipartisan compromise to amend H.R. 8404 to address the religious liberty concerns that were raised by Republicans in the House and Senate. Sections 6 and 7 of this legislation ensure no impact on religious liberty. Adopting this new and unnecessary amendment would unsettle the Senate's carefully crafted compromise and delay the enactment of this necessary, historic, and bipartisan legislation. If the House passes this legislation, it will be sent straight to the President's desk to become law. This Congress is coming to a close, and we don't have the time to make changes to this legislation. This bill has gone through both the House and Senate and through the American public, and I believe it needs to be signed into law as soon as possible. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record letters in support of this legislation from the Interfaith Alliance, from U.S. Jewish organizations, and from eight leaders of faith-based organizations representing tens of millions of Americans and hundreds of religious institutions. November 28, 2022. Hon. Tammy Baldwin, Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Hon. Susan Collins, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Dear Senators Baldwin and Collins: The Respect for Marriage Act is a simple way to provide legal stability for all married couples and their families.…”