Michelle Fischbach: “I thank my colleague from Washington for yielding me the time. We hear a lot of talk coming from the other side about…”

“I thank my colleague from Washington for yielding me the time. We hear a lot of talk coming from the other side about this Texas law, but I want to talk about the legislation that we have in front of us today and what effects that will have. Madam Speaker, it should be called the abortion on demand bill because it does nothing to protect women's health; rather, it supersedes States' rights and makes any protection for women and unborn children illegal. This bill will override countless protective State laws like parental notice, clinic regulations, and informed consent before an abortion. The abortion on demand act would not only strip States of their rights to protect women and babies, but it would also strip away a parent's right to be involved and informed on their child's health and well-being. What about protecting minors? Would States be allowed to ensure parental involvement or even notification? The answer is, of course, no under this legislation. In fact, it is just the contrary. The bill strips all of these protections provided by State laws. One of my highest priorities as a Member of Congress is protecting the right to life for all innocent life from conception until natural death. This bill is a shameful attempt to override States' rights and codify widespread abortion on demand in this country.”