Kevin Brady: “As a cosponsor and the proud parent of two young boys--adopted young boys--whose family exists only because two women in…”

“As a cosponsor and the proud parent of two young boys--adopted young boys--whose family exists only because two women in two difficult situations in two different States chose life and gave us a family, I am proud to rise in strong support of the rule to allow the House to consider the Protect Life Act, led by my friend and colleague, Congressman Joe Pitts. Over a year ago, President Obama's health care plan was signed into law--despite a strenuous outcry by the American people--without significant and substantial prohibitions on federal funding for abortion. This funding of abortion through insurance plans, community health centers, and other programs created by the new health care law could have been avoided. But such language was intentionally left out. There have been restrictions on abortions and subsidies for over 30 years, beginning with the Hyde amendment in 1976, and I'm proud that today we are acting in that spirit. Regardless of whether you are pro-choice or, like me, strongly pro- life, Americans have always agreed we will not use federal tax dollars to subsidize or incentivize abortion. And you don't have to take my word for it. {time} 1240 In poll after poll, more than 60 percent of Americans oppose using Federal funding for abortions. More recently, two-thirds of Americans said we shouldn't subsidize health insurance that includes abortions.…”