[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1216 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1216

   Expressing support for the designation of June as the ``Month of 
                                Life''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              July 1, 2022

Mrs. Miller of West Virginia (for herself, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Carter of 
 Georgia, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Arrington, Mrs. Cammack, 
   Mr. Steube, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Smith of 
    Nebraska, Mrs. Walorski, Mr. Clyde, Mr. McKinley, Mr. Carl, Mr. 
Crawford, Mr. Norman, Mr. Huizenga, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Banks, Mr. LaTurner, 
 Mrs. Harshbarger, Mr. Cawthorn, Mr. Buck, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, 
Mr. Pfluger, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Babin, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. 
   Hice of Georgia, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Mann, Mr. Walberg, Mr. 
  Johnson of South Dakota, Ms. Stefanik, Mr. Mooney, Mr. Jordan, Mr. 
 Gosar, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Budd, Ms. Mace, Mr. Grothman, Mrs. Hartzler, 
   Mr. Pence, Mr. Johnson of Louisiana, and Mr. C. Scott Franklin of 
Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing support for the designation of June as the ``Month of 
                                Life''.

Whereas the Declaration of Independence states, ``We hold these truths to be 
        self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by 
        their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are 
        Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness'';
Whereas the right to life is one of the founding principles of our Nation;
Whereas the Constitution does not include a right to abortion;
Whereas the rights of States are written into the Constitution and should be 
        respected and supported;
Whereas local, State, and Federal Government has the duty to protect the life of 
        all individuals regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, creed, or 
        ability;
Whereas the development of scientific and medical technology has demonstrated 
        repeatedly the humanity of the unborn child;
Whereas, by 15 weeks, the time by which the law at the center of the Dobbs v. 
        Jackson Women's Health Organization case would protect unborn babies, we 
        know that babies have fully developed hearts, can feel pain, can suck 
        their thumbs, and will kick and jump if startled;
Whereas more than 63,000,000 lives have been lost over the past 50 years because 
        of the unethical decision of Roe v. Wade;
Whereas, of all the pregnancies that resulted in either live birth or abortion 
        in the last reported year, about 1 in 5 pregnancies resulted in 
        abortion;
Whereas every State and territory provide necessary resources to help women and 
        families with unplanned pregnancies to find life-affirming alternatives 
        to abortion;
Whereas faith-based organizations and churches have a religious calling to love 
        their neighbors and serve those in need, especially unborn children;
Whereas community leaders, whether individuals, families, businesses, or other 
        organizations, play an active role upholding the dignity of life and 
        providing care for children and families in their communities;
Whereas no woman should stand alone during and after her pregnancy;
Whereas local nonprofit network organizations and pregnancy centers provide 
        critical services to mothers, children, and families in need in their 
        communities;
Whereas adoption serves as an alternative life-affirming option for unplanned 
        pregnancies;
Whereas, on June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision 
        in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case which overturns 
        Roe v. Wade;
Whereas it is the responsibility of the American people to love their neighbors 
        and care for those in need; and
Whereas the United States Government must continue to protect and affirm the 
        lives of all Americans: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of a ``Month of Life'';
            (2) recognizes the importance of reaffirming the dignity of 
        human life;
            (3) supports life both inside the womb and outside the womb 
        as well as the pregnant mother;
            (4) commits to surrounding mothers, fathers, and children 
        with the resources and tools they need to survive and thrive; 
        and
            (5) encourages families and communities to stand by ready 
        to assist mothers, fathers, and children.
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