Federal ‘religious freedom’ bill likely to become a campaign issue in Kansas
By Peter Hancock
July 17, 2016
TOPEKA — Three of the four members of the U.S. House from Kansas have signed on as cosponsors of a proposed "First Amendment Defense Act," which critics say would legalize discrimination against gays, lesbians and transgender individuals.
But a spokesman for U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins of Topeka, whose 2nd Congressional District includes Lawrence and who serves on one of the committees considering the bill, said she is still undecided about the bill, although he indicated that Jenkins sympathizes with the concerns of its supporters.
"The Congresswoman has always believed inalienable rights are inherent to all people, and as Americans we cannot tolerate the persecution of any group because of their religious beliefs," said Jenkins' press secretary Michael Byerly.
Jenkins serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, one of two committees assigned to consider the bill. That committee has not yet scheduled hearings on the bill.
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The entire Congressional delegation from Kansas, two Senators and four Representatives, are republicans.
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