Smith-Meng Legislation on House Floor Today:Congress to Take Up Bill to Allow Houses of Worship Same Status as Other Non-Profits Seeking Federal Disaster Aid
A bill expected to be debated on the floor of the House of Representatives today seeks to put houses of worship—many of which were damaged by Superstorm Sandy but went on to serve ravaged coastal communities—on a level playing field with other non-profit organizations seeking disaster assistance. H.R. 592, the "Federal Disaster Assistance... [READ MORE]