Matt Mechtel Comments on Public Expression of Religion Protection Act

Matt Mechtel, Republican candidate for Congress, congratulated the House of Representatives for passing the Public Expressions of Religion Protection Act. The Act would stop judges from awarding fees and legal costs to groups that sue states and local communities about religious and historical monuments.

“The U.S. House of Representatives stood up to the ACLU and other radical groups who are seeking to destroy our nation’s religious and cultural heritage. These groups not only seek to eliminate our religious heritage, but they also profit from liberal judges imposing excessive fees on local government units.”

He said that he disagreed with Congressman Pomeroy’s vote against the bill.

“The Congressman decided to vote with the ACLU and against the interests of North Dakota taxpayers and citizens. I would have voted for it and would have proudly been signed on as a sponsor.”

Mr. Mechtel noted that the American Legion, several major religious organizations, including the Southern Baptist Convention, and other groups, strongly supported the bill.“These extremist groups cherry pick leftwing, activist judges to hear these cases in order to ensure that the lawsuits are successful. I join with the American Legion and other responsible groups who support this legislation and urge the United States Senate to quickly act and pass this bill.”