House Speaker John Boehner says if President Barack Obama doesn't reverse a new policy requiring religious-affiliated organizations to provide birth control coverage for employees, Congress will reverse it.

Boehner, a Catholic, said Wednesday that the rule is an attack on religious freedom in the country. The Ohio Republican, speaking on the floor, said the rule "cannot stand, and will not stand."

The speaker said the Energy and Commerce Committee will move
ahead on legislation.

The issue has roiled the presidential race and angered congressional Republicans. The White House signaled this week that
it is searching for ways to allay the concern of Roman Catholics who say the birth control mandate would force them to violate their religious beliefs against contraception., Congress will reverse it.

Boehner, a Catholic, said Wednesday that the rule is an attack on religious freedom in the country. The Ohio Republican, speaking on the floor, said the rule "cannot stand, and will not stand."

The speaker said the Energy and Commerce Committee will move
ahead on legislation.

The issue has roiled the presidential race and angered congressional Republicans. The White House signaled this week that
it is searching for ways to allay the concern of Roman Catholics who say the birth control mandate would force them to violate their religious beliefs against contraception.