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Last night, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) officially requested that Speaker Pelosi and the Democrat Majority bring the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. This legislation would codify into law what is known as the Hyde Amendment. The Hyde Amendment, which has garnered bipartisan support for more than 40 years, prevents taxpayer dollars from being used to pay for abortion services. Sadly, the Democrat Majority denied Congressman Huizenga’s request.

Congressman Huizenga

I rise today with an opportunity for this body, and the United States Congress, to save lives.

The Hyde Amendment has been an essential safeguard that has defended the unborn and protected millions of lives for more than 40 years.

A recent estimate credits the Hyde Amendment with saving more than 2.4 million precious and innocent lives. Historically, measures which prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to perform abortions have garnered strong bipartisan support.

In fact, President Biden was a vocal supporter of the Hyde Amendment during his decades of service in the U.S. Senate.

However, it’s clear that Democrats in Washington have changed their mind, as they have recently made it their mission to eliminate these longstanding protections and force families in West Michigan and across the nation to violate their deeply held beliefs by funding abortions on demand with their hard earned tax dollars.

I believe, as millions of Michiganders and those across America believe, that we must embrace a culture that protects and values life. Using taxpayer dollars to end the lives of innocent children is wrong.

Therefore, I ask unanimous consent that the committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.