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Congress Introduces Bill to Prohibit Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions

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Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and Senator Roger Marshall have introduced a bill to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to transport illegal aliens across state lines for abortions. The legislation, known as the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act, aims to stop the Biden administration's plan to use federal funds to facilitate abortions for illegal alien children.

The bill's introduction comes in response to the Biden administration's recent guidance, which mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) make "all reasonable efforts" to facilitate taxpayer-funded abortions for illegal alien children. This guidance has been met with opposition from pro-life lawmakers and organizations, who argue that it is a clear violation of federal law and an abuse of power.

"We cannot allow the Biden administration to use taxpayer dollars to fund abortions for illegal aliens," said Congresswoman Boebert. "This is a clear example of the administration's radical agenda and its disregard for the law. We must take action to protect our taxpayer dollars and the sanctity of life."

The No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act would prohibit any employee or contractor with ICE or HHS from transporting any illegal immigrant across state lines for the purpose of procuring an abortion. The bill would also prohibit any tax dollars allocated to either ICE or HHS from being used to pay for an elective abortion.

Key Takeaways:

  • The bill aims to stop the Biden administration's plan to use federal funds to facilitate abortions for illegal alien children.
  • The legislation would prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to transport illegal aliens across state lines for abortions.
  • The bill has been introduced in response to the Biden administration's recent guidance, which mandates that HHS make "all reasonable efforts" to facilitate taxpayer-funded abortions for illegal alien children.
  • Pro-life organizations, including the Family Research Council, the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University, Students for Life, and the Susan B. Anthony List, are in support of the bill.
  • Current Senate cosponsors of the bill include Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Mike Braun (R-IN), Steve Daines (R-MT), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Inhofe (R-OK), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Rick Scott (R-FL).
  • Current House cosponsors of the bill include Representatives Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Mary Miller (IL-15), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Ken Buck (CO-04), Greg Steube (FL-17), Mike Bost (IL-12), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Jody Hice (GA-10), Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Andy Harris (MD-01), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), and Diana Harshbarger (TN-01).

Statistics:

  • Since 1976, Congress has included the Hyde Amendment in annual appropriations bills, which prohibits federal agencies from using federal funds for elective abortions.
  • In November, the Biden administration released new guidance mandating that HHS "make all reasonable efforts" to facilitate taxpayer-funded abortions for illegal alien children.
  • The bill aims to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to transport illegal aliens across state lines for abortions.
  • The legislation has been introduced in response to the Biden administration's recent guidance, which has been met with opposition from pro-life lawmakers and organizations.
  • Pro-life organizations, including the Family Research Council, the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University, Students for Life, and the Susan B. Anthony List, are in support of the bill.

Sources:

  • [1] Office of Congressman Lauren Boebert: "Congresswoman Boebert Introduces Bill to Prohibit Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions"
  • [2] Office of Senator Roger Marshall: "Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Prohibit Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions"
  • [3] Family Research Council: "No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act"
  • [4] Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University: "Supports No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act"
  • [5] Students for Life: "Students for Life Action Salutes Pro-Life Fighters Like Rep. Boebert and Sen. Marshall"
  • [6] Susan B. Anthony List: "No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act"

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