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Boehner on the “No Taxpayer Funding for
Abortion” Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) and Rep.
Chris Smith (R-NJ) held a press conference today to discuss the
introduction of the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,” Pledge to
America legislation that would codify the Hyde Amendment by permanently
prohibiting taxpayer funding of abortion across all federal
programs. During his opening remarks, Speaker Boehner announced
that he has directed that this bill receive the designation of H.R. 3
as “one of our highest legislative priorities.”
“Our new majority has pledged to listen and focus on the will of the
people. We’ve begun to carry out this commitment by cutting our
own budget and repealing the job-destroying health care law.
“Today we’re here to talk about keeping another commitment to the
people – and that is ensuring their tax dollars are never used to fund
abortions.
“A ban on taxpayer funding of abortion is the will of the people and
ought to be the law of the land. But current law – particularly
as enforced by this Administration – does not reflect the will of the
people.
“Last year, we listened to the people through our America Speaking Out
project, and they spoke out on this issue – loudly and clearly.
So we included it in our Pledge to America, and today we begin to make
good on that commitment.
“Congressman Chris Smith has introduced bipartisan legislation that
codifies the Hyde Amendment and other similar policies by permanently
applying a ban on taxpayer funding of abortion across all federal
programs.
“This common-sense legislation reflects the will of the people and
deserves the support of the House. It is one of our highest
legislative priorities. As such, I have directed that it receive
the designation of H.R. 3. I appreciate Congressman Smith’s
steadfast leadership on this critical issue.”
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