[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E139]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


NO TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABORTION AND ABORTION INSURANCE FULL DISCLOSURE 
                              ACT OF 2014

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                               speech of

                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 28, 2014

  Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7, the No 
Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. This bill specifically prohibits the 
expenditure of Federal funds for any abortion, and clarifies that no 
federal funds can be used for any health benefits coverage that 
includes coverage for abortions. While I believe that the Stupak 
amendment to the health care reform legislation codified the Hyde 
amendment, I believe that this bill provides extra measures to ensure 
Federal funds are not used for abortion.
  As a society, I believe that we have a responsibility to safeguard 
the lives of those who are unable to protect themselves. H.R. 7 takes 
important steps to limiting the instances where the rights of the 
unborn are violated. This bill ensures that no public funding is used 
to pay for health care plans that include abortion coverage, and it 
restricts tax credits from applying to health care plans that include 
abortion coverage in its benefits package.
  The bill does make important exemptions to these prohibitions that 
protect the health of mothers. The prohibitions will not apply to 
pregnancies that result from rape or incest or in instances where a 
mother's life is in danger. I believe that these exemptions provide a 
good balance in ensuring human life is respected.
  As a strong and consistent prolife supporter, I believe that our 
government has an obligation to protect the lives of our country's most 
vulnerable citizens. I strongly support H.R. 7 and I urge my colleagues 
to pass this bill.

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