Jan. 29, 2021:
U.S. Senator
Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) commended Americans across the country for participating in today s March for Life to show their support for the pro-life movement.
Cassidy also announced his support for four major bills designed to protect the lives of unborn babies. These bills include the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act, and the Born Alive Survivors Protection Act. The March for Life sends a message that Americans of all walks of life stand together to protect the lives of unborn children and mothers. I join them in this mission not only with my voice, but with my vote. The pro-life bills introduced this week in the
In his first State of the State speech, Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte focused on the resiliency of Montanans in the face of the pandemic while making clear he would sign
“We must close loopholes that allow for abortion giants like Planned Parenthood to receive federal funding,” said Senator Blackburn. “This legislation will help end taxpayer funded support for the abortion industry and protect the unborn.”
The legislation would amend language in the Public Service Health Act, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to stop allowing federal funds to be allocated to entities that perform abortions. Similarly, the act would move funding from Planned Parenthood to comprehensive, federally-qualified health clinics that do not provide abortions. Exceptions for victims of rape or incest, as well as for the endangerment of a woman’s life, are included. The legislation also compels HHS to provide Congress with an annual report ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used appropriately.
“I am proud to once again introduce the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,”
Graham said. “There are only seven countries that allow wholesale abortions at the 20-week period, including China and North Korea. The United States should not be in that club.”
“I don’t believe abortion, five months into pregnancy, makes us a better nation,”
said Graham. “America is at her best when she’s standing up for the least among us, and the sooner we pass this legislation into law, the better. We are on the right side of history.”
The legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Roy Blunt (R-Missouri), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), Josh Hawley