On the recordApril 19, 2023
Mr. President, taxpayers should not be forced to fund the taking of unborn life. That is why I voted in favor of Senator Tuberville's resolution to overturn the Biden administration's rule that allows the VA to perform abortions up until birth. Using taxpayer- funded VA facilities to perform abortions is a clear violation of Federal and State law, and it is a clear abuse of Executive power. The American people may have different views on abortion, but the majority of Americans agree: Their hard-earned tax dollars should not be used to pay for it. All told, the VA admitted that this rule will allow at least 1,000 taxpayer-funded abortions each and every year. That is unacceptable, and that is why this rule must be overturned. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Hassan). The Senator from Texas. Tribute to Jason Fuller
