Leaders of the U.S. Bishops’ Conference (USCCB) have denounced the inclusion of taxpayer-funded overseas abortions in an appropriations bill approved by the House of Representatives this week.
Planned Parenthood said the Biden-Harris administration is “on the right track,” but is looking for even “bolder” moves in the days ahead.
House Democrats introduced a bill Tuesday that would repeal the Helms Amendment, forcing American taxpayers to fund abortions overseas.
Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) said the COVID Relief bill provides $400 billion with no protections against its use to fund elective abortions.
Alveda King said Planned Parenthood’s removal of Margaret Sanger’s name from its abortion clinic in New York City is “just window dressing.”
House Democrats launched a bill that would repeal a long-standing amendment that blocks U.S. foreign aid programs from contributing to abortion overseas.
