Congressman Jeff Fortenberry
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Conviction against pro-life former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry overturned
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Fortenberry’s March 2022 conviction, finding that the Central District of California was an... Read more
Convicted Catholic congressman resigns, citing Mother Teresa quote
In the wake of a criminal conviction, U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Nebraska) announced his resignation in a letter to his... Read more
Head of Christian advocacy group resigns over ties to illegal campaign donations
The president of an advocacy group for Middle Eastern Christians has resigned from the organization over his connection to illegal... Read more
Catholic congressman charged with lying to federal investigators; denies accusations
Catholic congressman Jeff Fortenberry on Tuesday was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of making false statements to... Read more
Amid protests, Iraqi archbishop calls for 'equal rights and dignity' for Christians
Iraqi Christians must take an active role in the country’s future if they want a unified, multi-religious Iraq, the Archbishop... Read more
Farm Bill to pass without expanded SNAP work requirements
Congress looks set to pass a compromise version of the Farm Bill, which would reauthorize billions in government funds for... Read more
Congressman asks House to protect religious minorities in Iraq
Congressman Jeff Fortenberry introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Oct. 5 a security resolution intended to protect religious minorities... Read more
Congressman: Security, solidarity, and subsidiarity needed to rebuild Iraqi villages
Christian and Yazidi communities in northern Iraq need security as they rebuild, said Congressman Jeff Fortenberry after a trip to... Read more
How a Catholic congressman agreed to be part of a pope documentary
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) is not shy about his Catholic faith. He holds a master's degree in theology from Franciscan University... Read more
Adoption tax credit part of 'preferential policy for life,' Congressman says
On Thursday, details of the Republican Party’s proposed tax reform legislation were released, including plans to eliminate an adoption tax... Read more
