Wisconsin Bishops Speak Out
Against Equality Act

Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops join with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in opposing the Equality Act of 2021 (H.R. 5). While all people must be treated with dignity and respect, efforts to prevent discrimination cannot foster inequality and intolerance of religion and people of faith. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution specifically protects free speech and the free exercise of faith, as both are essential for a free and open society….

• Read the statement of the Wisconsin Bishops opposing the Equality Act.
• See the statement of the U.S. Bishops.
• Take action – Contact Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson.