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Sessions Supports Measure to Prohibit Taxpayer Funding for Abortion

Statement

Date: Jan. 25, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Abortion Government Budget and Spending Legislative Branch

U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act:

"For decades Members on both sides of the aisle have supported the Hyde Amendment, a critical measure that prevents any federal funding of abortions. I firmly believe that it is morally wrong to use any hard earned taxpayer dollars to fund abortion. While the Hyde Amendment has been renewed for the past 41 years, I believe it is time for this life-saving amendment to become permanent law. I proudly voted for this important bill to reinforce my unwavering commitment to this long-held policy".

To learn more about H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act, click here.


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