On the recordSeptember 17, 2015
Mr. Speaker, on social media, a new generation of parents and grandparents are sharing the joy of new life, posting pictures of baby bumps and sonograms for friends and family to view. Now more than ever, it is easier to see and understand that an unborn child in the womb is a person with tiny toes and fingers and a heartbeat, created equal and entitled to unalienable rights. However, recent events have demonstrated that these rights are being violated and that the public's trust has been betrayed. Millions of taxpayer dollars have supported the horrific practice of allowing babies to be taken apart, dismantled, and sold piece by piece. In response, House investigations are underway, and more needs to be done to protect our most vulnerable citizens. H.R. 3134 restores trust for American taxpayers. It provides more funding for qualified health centers that offer pediatric care, immunizations, mammograms, and more lifesaving healthcare services that protect mother and child. These better options are worthy of taxpayer funding and will make a positive difference for women and children across our country. ____________________
