WASHINGTON – Late last night, two pro-life amendments to H.R. 2740, the House Appropriations bill, were defeated by nearly uniform opposition from pro-abortion Democrats. "We are extremely disappointed, but not at all surprised, that Democrats are using legislation to...
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“This is Pro-Abortion Legislation on Steroids”
By Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) Editor’s note. Late last night, two pro-life amendments to H.R. 2740, the House Appropriations bill, were defeated by nearly uniform opposition from pro-abortion Democrats. The amendments were on pro-life policies related to conscience...
NRLC Urges House to oppose H.R. 2740 Appropriations Omnibus
Editor’s note. This was sent today. Dear Member of Congress: This week, the House will begin consideration of H.R. 2740, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020. The...
Democrats’ spending package threatens to roll back hard-won pro-life provisions
By Jennifer Popik, J.D. Director of Federal Legislation This week, the House of Representatives will begin debating H.R. 2740 which covers various spending programs for the fiscal year 2020. Despite a statement today from the Trump Administration to veto the...