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Request to Consider H.R. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act

Floor Speech

Date: June 28, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Abortion

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to discuss the importance of H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.

For more than 40 years, in a bipartisan fashion, Congress has passed the Hyde amendment, a provision ensuring Americans are not forced to pay for abortion on demand with their tax dollars.

This year, the Hyde amendment is under attack. I believe in the sanctity of life, which is why I am a proud original cosponsor of H.R. 18.

H.R. 18 would make the Hyde amendment permanent and governmentwide, providing additional protection to the unborn.

It was written in our Declaration of Independence that we all have a right to life. As a Member of Congress, I intend to uphold this.

18, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

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