Whereas:  
                                                            
                                                            The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees and protects the Religious Liberty of the American people; and  
                                                        
                                                        
                                                            
                                                                Whereas:  
                                                            
                                                           The radical Left is going all-out to DESTROY Religious Liberty and outright BAN the free exercise of our Christian Faith as individuals; and 
                                                        
                                                    
                                                        
                                                            
                                                                Whereas:  
                                                            
                                                            All across the country, Christian-based businesses, schools, healthcare clinics, and non-profit 
                                                            organizations are facing the threat of being shut down for practicing their Faith and values; and 
                                                        
                                                    
                                                        
                                                            
                                                                Whereas:  
                                                            
                                                             Every American -- regardless of their religion -- should have the right to worship and practice their religion without fear of fines or imprisonment; and 
                                                        
                                                        
                                                            
                                                                Whereas:  
                                                            
                                                            Rep. Raul Labrador’s  “First Amendment Defense Act” (H.R. 2802) will prohibit the federal government from denying 
                                                            tax exemptions or other government benefits to individuals and institutions that defend Real Marriage.
                                                        
                                 
                                                        
                                                            
                                                                Therefore:
                                                            
                                                             I urge my Senators and Representative to cosponsor and support a floor vote for H.R. 2802, the “First Amendment Defense Act.”