Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Dr. Foxx for her leadership in stewarding this bill through committee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support my bill, the Pregnant Students' Rights Act. When Roe v. Wade was rightfully overturned last year, the next chapter of the pro-life movement began, and we were all given a new opportunity to strengthen our support for unborn babies and new moms. As a mom of two, this issue is personal to me. When you are pregnant, there are a million questions going through your head. From doctors' appointments to new financial responsibilities, pregnant students have so much on their plate as they work to balance school with having a healthy pregnancy. Unfortunately, many women on college campuses are pressured into having an abortion and told they must choose between having their baby and continuing their education, despite Title IX protections in place. Under Title IX, pregnant students have the right to stay in school, finish their education, and achieve their career goals. However, academic disparity exists due to the lack of resources, support, and tools for pregnant students. These women may fear institutional reprisal, a loss of athletic scholarship, or negative impacts on their academic opportunity, and standing. {time} 1330 These fears and anxieties are not only unjust to women, but they are really a poor reflection of how our higher education institutions treat pregnant students.…”