I will always stand against efforts to undermine the free exercise of religious beliefs.
Always stand against efforts to undermine the free exercise of religious beliefs.
Occurrences
Evidence
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Under the heading "Defending Religious Liberty," the campaign site says: "Religious liberty is the cornerstone of our Republic. Government should never be able to compel you to violate your religious beliefs or convictions in the workplace nor take away parental decision making in healthcare, education or athletics. I will always stand against efforts to undermine the free exercise of religious beliefs."
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Fischbach said the Equality Act "imperils the free exercise of religion" and that she "will always defend" her constituents' rights. This is her official House office statement reacting to H.R. 5 after House passage.
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Roll Call 40 for H.R. 5 (the Equality Act) shows the House vote on Feb. 25, 2021, with the bill passing 211-195. Fischbach was among the Republican members listed as voting "Nay."
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"The Committee believes there is a need to proactively defend the rights of faith-based organizations, including prohibiting the IRS from determining that an organization's religious beliefs or practices concerning marriage, sexuality, or gender identity are inconsistent with law or public policy for purposes of determining whether an organization is organized and operated for tax-exempt purposes."
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"H.R. 9722 was ordered favorably reported to the House of Representatives as amended by a roll call vote of 23 yeas to 16 nays"
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"a religious belief or practice concerning marriage, sexuality, or gender identity shall not be treated as being inconsistent with law or public policy"
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Last Action Date Listed August 27, 2026 Actions Additional sponsors: Mr. Mann, Mr. Steube, Mr. Gooden, and Mr. Calvert, Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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The Committee believes there is a need to proactively defend the rights of faith-based organizations, including prohibiting the IRS from determining that an organization's religious beliefs or practices concerning marriage, sexuality, or gender identity are inconsistent with law or public policy
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H.R. 9722 was ordered favorably reported to the House of Representatives as amended by a roll call vote of 23 yeas to 16 nays (with a quorum being present). The vote was as follows: Mrs. Fischbach................ X ......... .........
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The vote on the amendment offered by Ms. Sanchez to the amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 9722, which would exclude certain beliefs or practices based on gender identity or sexual orientation was not agree to by a roll call vote of 15 yeas to 22 nays (with a quorum being present). Mrs. Fischbach................ ........ X .........
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The bill imperils the free exercise of religion, undermines the freedom of conscience, and erodes the ability for parents to make decisions in the best interests of their children.
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Roll Call 40 | Bill Number: H. R. 5 Feb 25, 2021, 05:18 PM | 117th Congress, 1st Session Equality Act Fischbach | Republican | MN | Nay
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Reported amended Aug. 27, 2026; Rept. 119-779. Union Calendar................................................Union 680
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Fischbach | Republican | MN | Yea
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Assessments
Fischbach made a clear campaign commitment to oppose efforts she viewed as undermining religious liberty, and in her first term she publicly opposed the Equality Act and voted against it. That shows real effort and direct alignment with the promise, but the evidence only demonstrates opposition on a major example, not that she successfully prevented the broader harms described or consistently fulfilled the always/ongoing pledge across all relevant cases.
The evidence shows Fischbach took concrete same-term actions consistent with the promise: she voted against H.R. 5 and publicly argued it threatened free exercise of religion. However, the promise is broad and ongoing, using 'always,' and the record provided establishes opposition to one major identified effort rather than a comprehensive record showing she consistently stood against all such efforts. That supports partial fulfillment rather than full delivery.