December 14, 2020

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Introduces House Bill to Protect Abortion Survivors

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
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U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) introduced two bills last Thursday, both of which are receiving heated criticism from her party. One of these bills is aimed at preventing biologically male athletes from competing in women's sports, while the other would protect babies who survive attempted abortions.

The latter of these is titled H.R. 8939. The legislation would “amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children.”

Gabbard's record shows that she consistently voted in favor of abortion, but she has also drawn ire from many pro-abortion activists for wanting to restrict abortion during the third trimester.

Democrats for Life of America praised the legislation and started a petition in support of Gabbard's bill.

“It is critical to give federal protection to fully developed, born babies who survive an abortion attempt,” the petition reads. “There are at least 300 documented instances of babies surviving abortion: a lot estimate, given reporting is not mandatory. Often, these babies are left by an abortionist to die, rather than being provided the necessary oxygen, fluids, and surgery they may need to survive.”