What’s Next?

Republicans haven’t yet nailed down the House, and we won’t know the final outcome in the Senate until after the Georgia runoff election next month. 

But we do know this: In a matter of days, the lame duck Congress will return to Capitol Hill, and we’re facing major dangers.

Before adjourning in September for the campaign season, Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer declared that he had “an extremely busy agenda” planned for the lame duck session of Congress. 

That agenda includes annual “must-pass” appropriations bills, the National Defense Authorization Act and whatever else the radical left can jam through.

One key item on Schumer’s agenda is forcing a vote on the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act.” This legislation is a serious threat to religious liberty. (You can read more about it in this James Dobson Family Institute public policy update.)

Other potential disasters include the Equality Act, and perhaps a last-ditch effort to pass the pro-abortion Women’s Health Protection Act before Democrats lose total control of Washington. 

In addition to the fact that Chuck Schumer is setting the agenda, a number of moderate Republican senators are retiring at the end of the year. It’s anyone’s guess as to how they will vote on these terrible bills.

I know we’re still trying to process the results of Tuesday’s elections, but there’s no rest for the weary! There are brutal battles right around the corner, and the fight for Faith, Family and Freedom never ends. 

We are gearing up here at American Values to ensure that your voice is heard and that your values are defended in the halls of Congress. Your prayers and continued support are essential to our success!