Pro-Life Victory in House as Stupak-Pitts Amendment Passes

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The House of Representatives passed the Stupak-Pitts amendment to the "Affordable Health Care for America Act," maintaining the current policy of preventing federal funding for abortion and clarifying individual rights to purchase supplemental coverage for elective abortions. This is a significant pro-life victory for women and their unborn children, as it prohibits the abortion industry from profiting from taxpayers. The amendment was sponsored by a bipartisan coalition, including Representatives Bart Stupak, Brad Ellsworth, Joe Pitts, Marcy Kaptur, Kathy Dahlkemper, Dan Lipinski, and Chris Smith.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Stupak-Pitts amendment maintains the current policy of preventing federal funding for abortion and clarifies individual rights to purchase supplemental coverage for elective abortions.
  • The amendment was sponsored by a bipartisan coalition, including Representatives Bart Stupak, Brad Ellsworth, Joe Pitts, Marcy Kaptur, Kathy Dahlkemper, Dan Lipinski, and Chris Smith.
  • The amendment passed the House, achieving a pro-life victory for women and their unborn children.
  • The legislation would not cover elective abortions, except with private plans that do not receive government subsidies.
  • The amendment clarifies that private plans that do not receive government subsidies may still offer elective abortions.
  • Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins released a statement congratulating the bipartisan coalition and the House for this pro-life victory.
  • FRC will work to ensure pro-life provisions remain intact as the bill goes through the legislative process.

Statistics:

  • The Stupak-Pitts amendment passed the House with a significant victory for pro-life advocates.
  • More than 70% of Americans morally object to funding abortion with their hard-earned dollars.
  • The legislation would raise health costs for families, mandate that families purchase under threat of fines and penalties, and inhibit conscience protections for health care workers.

Sources:

  • "US House Passes Health Care Reform Bill with Stupak Amendment", PR Newswire, November 7.
  • Family Research Council, "Pro-Life Victory in House as Stupak-Pitts Amendment Passes".