On the recordOctober 26, 2021
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, preventing domestic violence and supporting survivors should never be a partisan issue. Unfortunately, this bill makes it one. First, by removing the prohibition on reimbursements for healthcare services, my colleagues across the aisle would allow for Federal funding from this bill to be used to pay for abortion services. Secondly, it includes provisions that will effectively bar faith- based organizations from participating in these domestic violence prevention and survivor support programs. These organizations play a vitally important role in providing support to women, children, and families who are in need. We should be providing survivors with as many lifelines as we can, not alienating care providers based on their religious beliefs. Madam Speaker, I urge a ``no'' vote on this bill to protect the lives of the unborn and request we revisit a clean reauthorization of this legislation.
