This week, the U.S. House of Representatives has been the stage for a contentious debate over two anti-abortion bills introduced by House Republicans. The first bill, the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (HR 6914), sponsored by RepAshleyHinson, mandates that colleges and universities provide pregnant students with information about rights and resources to help them carry their pregnancy to term. The second is the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (HR 6918), introduced by RepFischbach, intended to block a Biden Administration rule that would restrict Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding from going to pregnancy resource centers. Democrats have criticized both bills as deceptive and harmful, arguing that they mislead women seeking reproductive care and divert funding from needy families to unregulated anti-abortion counseling centers. Despite the opposition, the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act passed in the House.
Congress passed the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act. I’m proud to have cosponsored such important legislation to ensure Pregnancy Resource Centers receive necessary funding to support families choosing LIFE!
Politicians have no place in your personal medical decisions. Period. Republicans in Congress are pushing for a national abortion ban every chance they get, but I'm fighting to ensure all Americans have the right to make their own health care decisions.
Since 2016, crisis pregnancy centers have saved more than 800,000 lives. I'm proud to support @RepFischbach’s bill that protects these centers which provide critical resources to expecting mothers and unborn children. https://t.co/WiIlauo8HP
It is important that we support moms who are pursuing an education as they work to reach their goals, which is why I proudly voted in favor of the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act this week. https://t.co/kwKyq6L4ur
Crisis Pregnancy Centers’ goals are simple- confuse, scare, shame, and pressure you out of getting an abortion. I don’t think taxpayer dollars should go to shady organizations who misrepresent themselves and your healthcare options to persuade you in their favor. I voted NO. https://t.co/bAJdAXs655
The GOP's top priority is eroding reproductive freedom, playing political games, & sneaking signals to their extreme anti-abortion base that they still share their vision: a nationwide abortion ban. Not on my watch. That is why I voted against these bills this week. https://t.co/V4ilUYbmDj
The Biden administration must stop the attacks on pregnancy resource centers! I spoke on the House Floor in defense of these centers that care for women in challenging circumstances. Democrats demonized their work – all because they encourage women to have their babies. A… https://t.co/4FpjwczJWu
Throughout my time in Congress, my stance has always been to protect the right to life. I proudly voted YES on two crucial pieces of pro-life legislation this week. Check out more below⤵️ https://t.co/KqEIJYbXwq
🧵 This week, House Republicans passed two dangerous anti-choice bills. One of those bills was H.R.6918.
Yesterday, Washington Republicans continued on their crusade to implement a nationwide abortion ban. I’ll keep fighting for women to have the freedom to make their own health care choices. https://t.co/wvBB08lm0s
This week, I proudly voted to block a proposed Biden Administration rule that could prohibit states from giving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to pregnancy resource centers. Pregnancy Resource Centers support the life of both the mother and unborn child. https://t.co/lNID53lraD
These bills do nothing to protect or support pregnant women and students. Instead, they funnel federal dollars to anti-abortion clinics, misinform and endanger pregnant women, and march us towards the @HouseGOP goal of a nationwide abortion ban. That's why I voted NO. https://t.co/L8XkxjMMeH
This week I voted to pass HR 6918 & HR 6914, two bills that ensure pregnant mothers across the country have access to the resources & care they need as they bring a child into the world. My @HouseGOP colleagues & I will continue to be a voice for the most vulnerable - the unborn. https://t.co/tIZz5IfmOZ
Students shouldn't have to choose between higher education or bringing a new life into this world. The Pregnant Student's Rights Act ensures pregnant college students know their rights and protections to carry a pregnancy to term WHILE still getting their education.
This week I spoke on the House floor in support of the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, a bill to help to women and families acutely in need by prohibiting the Biden admin’s restrictions on the use of TANF funds targeted toward pregnancy resource centers. https://t.co/YnVOWQ8fx8
Texas’s cruel abortion ban is already denying women the health care they need and causing unnecessary suffering. That's why yesterday, I voted against two harmful pieces of anti-abortion legislation that would further limit women’s freedom over their own medical choices.
The House stands with mothers and supports a culture of life. This week, the House passed @RepAshleyHinson’s Pregnant Students’ Rights Act to ensure students have all the resources to choose life while advancing their studies and @RepFischbach’s Supporting Pregnant and Parenting… https://t.co/AvR83R10Os
Yesterday, I voted against bills to protect anti-abortion centers and prevent students from accessing information about abortion and contraception. Everyone deserves information about all of their reproductive care options and the freedom to make the best choice for them.
This week, extreme Republicans pushed yet another bill to limit women’s access to reproductive care. This time, they're trying to divert assistance away from struggling families & mothers to fund unregulated anti-abortion centers. We won't back down in this fight.
The Biden Administration wages war on nationwide pregnancy centers by redirecting funds and supporting abortion clinics. They don't want pregnant mothers to choose life. I voted YES to protect the unborn and oppose their extreme, pro-abortion agenda. https://t.co/IUrQt3VioJ
As thousands descend on our nation’s capital to stand for life at tomorrow’s #MarchForLife, House Republicans passed the Pregnant Students' Rights Act. This Act requires colleges and universities to inform pregnant students of their rights and of resources available to them on…
The Biden Administration wages war on nationwide pregnancy centers by redirecting funds and supporting abortion clinics. They don't want pregnant mothers to choose life or allow infertile couples to provide a loving home to a welcomed child. I voted YES to protect the unborn… https://t.co/kFPHxYVAN5
In the lead up to 51st anniversary of Roe v Wade, Republicans held votes to fund deceptive so-called “crisis pregnancy centers” and deny students access to comprehensive info about their healthcare options. @HouseDemocrats are united in fighting back against their war on women. https://t.co/zKMe1J0A2d
I spoke on the floor in support of the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act. This legislation requires colleges and universities to share information with mothers about the rights and resources available to help carry their baby to term. https://t.co/uXbfsMbGDr
House Republicans continued their attack on reproductive rights today with another bill limiting abortion rights as part of their march towards a national ban. I was proud to vote against it & will continue working to codify the right to choose into law.
Once again, extreme House Republicans are trying to restrict access to reproductive care. This week, they're pushing bills that would take away money from families in need to fund sham crisis pregnancy centers with only one agenda: a national abortion ban. https://t.co/ZSVMdR3RDA
The so-called Pregnant Students’ Rights Act leaves pregnant students in the dark about their reproductive options. It's anti-woman and anti-choice. I won’t stop speaking out in defense of woman and their right to choose if, when, and how to have a family. https://t.co/62IWOd4ZWE
Today, Republicans brought two extreme anti-abortion bills as part of their ongoing attack on reproductive freedom. I oppose these radical bills and continue fighting to uphold access to comprehensive reproductive health care. Abortion care IS health care. https://t.co/kU3yJmYQ68
Today, I voted against the Pregnant Students' Rights Act, which, despite its misleading name, fails to provide students with information about the full range of reproductive health care options available to them and their right to make their own health care decisions. https://t.co/SZe62ATtD1
Republicans just intensified their attack on reproductive rights by redirecting funds meant to support families toward anti-abortion centers. These centers masquerade as health providers but are just tools to criminalize pregnant women. I voted NO. https://t.co/x7UEpVhCb3
Republicans' so-called "Pregnant Students' Rights Act" does nothing to protect pregnant students & is a thinly veiled anti-abortion bill. I introduced legislation last year with @RepLucyMcBath that would actually support pregnant & parenting students. https://t.co/O6nTbpKvIq
My wife Jackie and I are proud co-founders of a pregnancy center in New Ulm. Today, I voted in support of HR 6918 & HR 6914, which will help ensure expectant mothers across the country have access to the resources they need to choose life for their child.
I just voted against two bills in the House GOP’s latest attack on women’s reproductive freedoms. As a doctor, I’ll always stand up for a woman’s right to make her own personal health care decisions.
Yesterday, @SenateDems made clear we will restore reproductive rights. Today, the @HouseGOP is voting to make it harder for women to get the health care they need—propping up fake women's health centers & burying factual information about abortion care for college students. https://t.co/L3qjLmELa2
Extreme Republicans are once again using federal resources and funding to push their unpopular anti-choice agenda. Women, pregnant students, and people who can carry deserve accurate information and resources to make decisions in their own best interests. Today, I proudly voted…
H.R. 6914 Pregnant Students’ Rights Act: College and Universities must do more for students who are pregnant, other than encouraging, either overtly or subtly, to have an abortion. https://t.co/6dGP2KiPnw
I just voted YES on the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act. This would prohibit HHS from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing their proposed rule to restrict funding for pregnancy centers, and I am proud to have been a co-sponsor.
Anti-choice lawmakers aren’t satisfied with overturning Roe. Now they want to federally fund propaganda and use TANF – yes funds for needy FAMILIES and kids – to pay for it. I voted against both GOP anti-choice bills today and will keep fighting for our rights.
To summarize today in the Republican-controlled House: ➡️ @HouseDemocrats provided the votes necessary to keep government open. ➡️ With 0 Democratic support, Republicans passed 2 separate anti-abortion, anti-contraception bills to mislead women about their reproductive rights. https://t.co/W6qMgS2CE1
To summarize today in the Republican-controlled House: ➡️ @HouseDemocrats provided the votes necessary to keep government open ➡️ With 0 Democratic support, Republicans passed 2 separate anti-abortion, anti-contraception bills to mislead women about their reproductive rights https://t.co/W6qMgS2CE1
I voted NO on H.R. 6914, an anti-choice bill that would keep pregnant students in the dark about their rights. In a post-Roe world—where women face state-sanctioned abortion bans & complicated legal challenges to access health care—women should be aware of ALL of their options. https://t.co/x64xwJYefW
Today, I spoke on the House floor in strong support of @RepFischbach’s legislation to block a disastrous Biden rule to strip funding from pregnancy resource centers. I’m pleased to share that the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act was PASSED. https://t.co/eAQJF3a8rW
The Biden administration is trying to defund pregnancy resource centers and advance pro-abortion policies nationwide. Its shameful, and I won’t stand for it. That’s why I just voted to protect innocent life and stop Biden’s attempts to close every pregnancy center in #IA04.
Extremists are pushing a bill on the House floor that would allow federal funds to be used for anti-abortion centers that front as legitimate health care providers. I'll be voting NO on this dangerous legislation that attacks women.
President Biden's @HHSGov is attempting to prohibit States from using their Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for services offered at pregnancy centers. Not only would this be a gross overstep of government control, it would reduce the amount of care and…
Next week is 51 years since Roe v. Wade protected abortion rights nationwide. House Republicans 'honored' this anniversary by attacking reproductive freedoms — while diverting food assistance for struggling families. We won’t stop fighting to restore abortion rights nationwide.
Spreading misinformation & lies about reproductive health care—along w/ implementing a national ban on abortion—seem to be unifying objectives of Republicans. I took to the floor to oppose their bill to divert funds for needy families to anti-abortion propaganda centers. https://t.co/Mlq4957DP3
House Republicans want to divert money from hungry, needy children and families, and send it to dangerous and deceptive anti-abortion groups. https://t.co/AXiikbh4iq
MAGA Republicans are doubling down on their extreme, unpopular war on women’s rights by advancing legislation that makes it easier for anti-abortion activists to provide false and misleading information to prevent vulnerable young women from accessing the health care they need. https://t.co/rh4eidv9AC
The House GOP's war on women continues as they push 2 bills that mislead women about their reproductive rights and diverts funding from needy families to support unregulated anti-abortion counseling centers. Women deserve better. As a member of @DemWomenCaucus, I'm voting NO.
✅ PASSED: My Pregnant Students’ Rights Act! I will continue my efforts to save more moms and babies and champion life! https://t.co/R5gihSajp4
Today, I'm opposing House Republicans' efforts to push two anti-abortion bills. I will vote no and continue to fight back against these attacks on reproductive rights.
Supporting pregnant and parenting students should be bipartisan. Instead of leveraging the needs of students against the highly personal topic of abortion, we should be helping improve access to child care and breast feeding support through my bill with @RepDeborahRoss. https://t.co/R8cwW8LoGi
Today, House Republicans put 2 bills on the House floor to: ❌ Fund anti-abortion centers that spread misinformation ❌ Limit resources and information for pregnant students @HouseDemocrats will not stand for this. We will always defend reproductive freedom.
Today’s latest anti-choice effort in Congress? Limiting what resources higher education institutions can provide to pregnant students. Pregnant individuals should be given access to information about ALL their rights – not just the information extreme Republicans will allow.
Once again, Republicans are attacking reproductive rights by putting two bills on the floor that prevent women from making informed health care decisions. As if overturning Roe v. Wade wasn't enough, now they want to spread misinformation about abortion. I won't stand for it.
Republicans claim to look out for pregnant women, but they're trying to fund fake clinics run by anti-abortion activists that push misleading information to scare and pressure women out of getting abortions. Their bill is simply the latest attack on women's reproductive freedom. https://t.co/Bjex6XjNZJ
Let me tell you what @HouseGOP has Congress voting on today. A bill to fund "health" centers that misinform and criminalize pregnant women. A bill to limit students' reproductive health care decisions. They're once again using any opportunity to attack reproductive rights.
The Biden Administration wants to block access to health care for mothers and families by taking funding away from pregnancy resource centers that provide critical care to them. @RepFischbach's Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act stops the Biden… https://t.co/UJNeOyk9VE
Today, @HouseGOP is pushing a bill that would help states divert federal funding meant to support families in need to dangerous anti-abortion centers known to harm and misinform people seeking care. I will proudly vote NO.
Leader Jeffries: Extreme MAGA Republicans are once again pushing their anti-abortion, anti-freedom, anti-woman agenda and trying to march America toward a nationwide abortion ban…they will have two bills on the floor today that undermine reproductive freedom for the women of… https://t.co/e9AtHU2RsU
H.R. 6918 safeguards access to care and support for expectant mothers. While the Biden Admin plots to deprive them of a critical resource, @HouseGOP is standing up for families and the sanctity of life. https://t.co/0Hm8egFmPN
As House Republicans renew calls for a national abortion ban, they're now doubling down. Today, they'll bring an extreme bill to the floor that defends anti-abortion centers masquerading as healthcare providers. Restricting American freedoms over bodily autonomy is unacceptable.
Tune in: I’m about to speak on the House Floor in support of my Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, legislation that will ensure pregnant women on campus are empowered to continue their education and have a healthy pregnancy. https://t.co/MKtdxnBxex
We're back with more extreme legislation out of @HouseGOP. How are they starting the new year? With not one, but TWO bills that do nothing but signal to anti-abortion extremists that they share their agenda: a total, nationwide abortion ban. Here's what's on the floor today: 🧵
Pregnancy resource centers provide vital care and support to pregnant women and parenting families. The Biden administration is attempting to strip funding from these resource centers, but House Republicans are committed to protecting access to health care for mothers and… https://t.co/no3fdWh27G
I’m pleased to have cosponsored @RepFischbach's H.R. 6918, which will ensure pregnancy resource centers are not denied TANF funding. These centers provide vital healthcare, counseling, and more to new families in crisis and in need of support. https://t.co/JYxWkTqamw
Ahead of the Roe v. Wade anniversary, House Republicans are ramping up their attacks on reproductive freedom. They won’t stop until they pass a national abortion ban & we cannot let that happen. https://t.co/3fVtt0VnhJ
Pregnancy Centers are a blessing and an invaluable resource to families around the country. @SenHydeSmith & I introduced a bill that implements a 50% tax credit for donations to these centers as they continue supporting families. https://t.co/n9uJHSujtk
American women should have the freedom to make their own choices about their own bodies. Yet Republicans are pushing 2 more harmful anti-abortion policies today that are designed to mislead & prevent women from getting appropriate healthcare. I'm voting NO on HR 6914 & HR 6918. https://t.co/h3XbHQxFeO
Today, the House will consider @RepFischbach 's bill, Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, that will block a Biden Administration rule from restricting TANF funding from going to pregnancy resource centers.
During the @HouseGOP press conference, I stood up against Biden's anti-woman pro-abortion agenda and in defense of pregnancy centers across the country with my bill, the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act. Today, it goes to the floor. https://t.co/cJr0ceGIh4
Republicans are pushing two harmful anti-abortion bills meant to mislead & shame people for seeking abortion care. But we won't fall for the okey-doke. If they truly cared about bodily autonomy, they'd pass our Women's Health Protection Act & codify the right to an abortion. https://t.co/3aSwYUaJXJ
This week, @HouseGOP will continue to be the voice for the unborn and defend those who are unable to defend themselves by introducing: ✅ The Pregnant Students’ Rights Act ✅ The Parenting Women and Families Act As your federal representative, I will always stand for life! https://t.co/QRYh7cBcTD
Today, House Republicans are standing for the sanctity of life with the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act. Women shouldn’t have to choose between getting their degree or carrying their baby to term.
We must provide pregnant women the resources they need and ensure every unborn child has the sacred opportunity of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I fully support @RepAshleyHinson' Pregnant Students’ Rights Act which empowers pregnant women to continue their…
This week, Republicans are supporting a bill designed to mislead women seeking reproductive care by funding fake clinics that market themselves as "pregnancy resource centers." These centers aren't designed to help women—they're designed to trick those seeking abortion care.
This week, House Republicans are bringing TWO anti-choice bills to the floor. They claim these bills support women but in reality they are thinly veiled attempts to restrict and stigmatize abortion care. I will be voting HELL NO. https://t.co/t1wdeMrECN
This week, House Republicans are bringing two anti-choice bills to the floor. They claim these bills support women but in reality they are thinly veiled attempts to restrict and stigmatize abortion care. I will be voting HELL NO. https://t.co/5VoSLZSafy