Tuesday afternoon two Republican House members introduced a bill that could save up to 18,000 babies each year. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act would stop abortions after 20 weeks, based on scientific evidence that shows preborn babies can feel pain at that time.
The Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) is championing the bill.
“As the 114th Congress is sworn in today, we are encouraged to see our pro-life allies wasting no time in the fight to protect the lives of the most vulnerable,” said SBA List President Marjorie Dannenfelser. “Sixty percent of Americans support the legislation …to stop abortion on demand after five months. That’s more than halfway through pregnancy. It is time to move the United States off the list of only seven countries to allow abortion on demand beyond this point.”
A Quinnipiac poll found that 60 percent of Americans support the pro-life measure and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised to bring it to a vote in the Senate. While it’s doubtful President Obama would sign the bill into law, Dannenfelser said they’re treating the issue like a marathon instead of a sprint.
“We thank Congressmen Franks and Blackburn for their bold leadership,” she said. “Their efforts to pass this legislation in 2013 – including a compelling debate on the House floor led by the House Pro-life Women’s caucus – spurred continued action at the state level. Thirteen states have passed similar limits on abortion in the last three years. A federal law is long overdue and this Congress now has a clear mandate from the American people.”
By: CitizenLink Team, CitizenLink
