Category: Federal Legislation

Promises made – promises kept.

By Dave Andrusko To no one’s surprise, the Democrats—virtually uniformly—voted against the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 29) which nonetheless passed by a vote of 220-210.  All Republicans voted in favor and all but one Democrat opposed the measure. One Democrat voted present. Actually, the Democrats acted even more outrageously  on Wednesday.  Rep. Diana Degette (D-Co.) offered  a motion to recommit …

Two hundred ten (210) Democrats today voted against protecting babies who survive late abortions. It is who they are. We thank Speaker McCarthy, Congresswoman Commack, and Congresswoman Ann Wagner for all of their efforts. #BornAlive #TheyFeelPain

By Dave Andrusko This is a terrific  statement from Speaker Kevin McCarthy, congratulating Republicans in the House for passing two pro-life measures, one a bill and the other a concurrent resolution. Needless to say, pro-abortion Democrats vigorously opposed them both. And the language they used…. It was amazing how totally desensitized they’ve become. Here is Speaker …

By Nancy Flanders  The U.S. House passed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act on Wednesday, but not before pro-abortion House members made shocking comments about the bill, calling it “dangerous,” and feigning concern for the safety of children unintentionally born alive during abortions — even referring to them as “infants” and “babies” who should be left to die without medical …

From the desk of Addia Wuchner, ExecutiveDirector, Kentucky Right to Life Thank you to the pro-life leadership in Congress and to our Kentucky pro-life Representatives, Andy Barr, Brett Guthrie, Thomas Massie, Hal Rogers, and James Comer, for your YEA-Votes! We have waited and prayed… and on Wednesday afternoon Congress passed the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection …

By Jennifer Popik, J.D., Director of Federal Legislation National Right to Life With Republicans officially taking the helm of the House of Representatives late last Friday night, it was clear that the new leadership of the 118th House has new priorities when it comes to the life issue. Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Majority Leader Steve Scalisewasted …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) praised the passage of The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 26) sponsored by Rep. Ann Wagner. The bill passed in a vote of 220 to 210. Democrats attempted to hijack this common-sense vote to push their agenda of abortion without limit until birth. Rep Diana DeGette …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) commended H. Con. Res. 3 which expressed the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches. The resolution was sponsored by Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.). The resolution passed 222-209. “This resolution recognizes that pregnancy care centers, pro-life …

WASHINGTON—The following are excerpts of remarks by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, during today’s debate on the House Floor on H.Con.Res. 3—legislation condemning the recent attacks on pro-life organizations and churches: “Two women spoke at a pregnancy care center dinner I attended in New Jersey. Both women were effusive in …

By Dave Andrusko And so it begins. On Monday, the House of Representatives, now under the leadership of pro-life Republicans, has reintroduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Representative Ann Wagner (R-MO) made the announcement with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), and Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) joining as original cosponsors. “National Right to Life commends …

By Jennifer Popik, J.D., Director of Federal Legislation Editor’s note. This appeared on page one of the December issue of National Right to Life News. Please share the Christmas issue with your pro-life family andfriends. As we look ahead to the 118th Congress, while there are certain to be challenges, with Democrats no longer having single …