Religious diversity in the new Congress has crept upward slightly but still fails to reflect trends in American society, a new study shows.

The good news is that Congress is making strides toward reflecting the vibrant religious diversity of the U.S. population. The bad news is that Congress still has a ways to go.

Americans United is happy to welcome the new members of Congress today as they take the oaths of office and get to work. After the midterm elections in November, we saw historic victories by diverse candidates across the country – religious minorities, women, members of the LGBTQ community and people of color.