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| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301165809/http://messer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-messer-statement-on-supreme-court-s-decision-to-consider | Congressman Messer Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Consider Religious Rights Under Affordable Care Act | 2013-11-26 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | IN | Luke Messer | M001189 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON���Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court���s decision to hear two challenges to the Obama administration���s health care mandate that requires employers to provide contraceptive coverage in their employee health insurance plans despite religious objections.�� ���I am pleased that the Supreme Court has decided to hear these two important cases involving Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Woods. This case will have a huge impact on employers across the nation including a major employer in my district, Grote Industries, which is also fighting this mandate. �� ���The Federal government should not be able to discriminate against businesses because they refuse to pay for or participate in services that are absolutely contrary to their deeply-held religious beliefs.��That���s why I have cosponsored legislation that would repeal the HHS mandate to provide contraception, ensure that people can abide by their religious convictions and uphold the protections afforded all Americans by the First Amendment. ���I look forward to the Supreme Court���s deliberations and hope that the Court will strike down this unconstitutional provision.��? | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |