Today CV President Brian Burch joined a group of national pro-life leaders in releasing a joint statement urging House Republican Leadership to schedule a vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.
“Today marks three months since a scheduled vote on landmark pro-life legislation, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, was delayed by the House GOP.
“This legislation protects women and their unborn children after 20 weeks, or 5 months of pregnancy, from painful and dangerous late-term abortions. It is a simple, compassionate proposal supported by a large majority of Americans, including women and young people.
“The babies and mothers being targeted by the late-term abortion industry have waited long enough for protection. We call on the House GOP to schedule an immediate vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.
“The Senate stands ready to take up this legislation. A vote on this popular, modest bill will serve as a benchmark as to whether the House GOP is serious about protecting unborn babies and women.”
Leaders signing on to this statement include:
- Marjorie Dannenfelser, President, Susan B. Anthony List
- Brian Burch, President, CatholicVote.org
- Tony Perkins, President, Family Research Council
- Penny Young Nance, CEO and President, Concerned Women for America
- Jeanne Mancini, President, March for Life
- Janet Morana, Co-Founder, Silent No More Awareness Campaign
- Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director, Priests for Life
- Charmaine Yoest, President & CEO, Americans United for Life
- Kristan Hawkins, President, Students for Life of America
- Dr. Russell Moore, President, Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission
A November 2014 poll from Quinnipiac found that 60 percent of Americans, including 56 percent of Independents and 46 percent of Democrats, support the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. To date, 14 states have enacted Pain-Capable laws.
To date, fourteen declared and potential GOP presidential candidates have signed on in support of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.