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Stop Abortion Funding in Health Care Reform!

Congress and the public agree that the federal government should not fund elective abortions. For over three decades, this policy has been reflected in the Hyde amendment to the Labor/HHS appropriations bill and many similar laws. While the House-approved health care reform bill (H.R. 3962) follows this long-standing policy, in key respects, the Senate bill (H.R. 3590) does not: 

  • Federal funds in the Senate bill can be used for elective abortions.
  • The Senate bill uses federal funds to subsidize health plans that cover abortions.
  • The Senate bill uses federal power to force Americans to pay for other people’s abortions even if they are morally opposed.
  • The House bill simply follows current law.

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The Senate may vote on this bill as early as the week of March 15, 2010.

ACTION: Contact your Representative and Senators today by e-mail, phone or FAX.

  • To send a pre-written, instant e-mail to Congress go to www.usccb.org/action.
  • Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at: 202-224-3121, or call your Members’ local offices. Contact info can be found on Members’ web sites at www.house.gov & www.senate.gov.

MESSAGE:

“I am deeply disappointed that the Senate health care bill fails to maintain the longstanding policy against federal funding of abortion and does not include adequate protection for conscience. I urge you to support essential provisions against abortion funding, similar to those in the House bill. Include full conscience protection and assure that health care is accessible and affordable for all. Until and unless these criteria are met, I urge you to oppose the final bill.”

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