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U.S. Rep. Ratcliffe Supports Defunding Planned Parenthood

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 ratcliffeIn an effort to stand up for the sanctity of life, U.S. Rep. Ratcliffe, who represents Lamar County, took a strong stance, supporting several measures that protect every American’s right to life by voting to pass H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act and H.R. 3504, the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act.

“The Declaration of Independence, the foundational document of this great nation, boldly proclaims that every person is endowed by their Creator with the inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” said Ratcliffe. “Both of these bills demonstrate that Conservatives are willing to stand up and prove to the American people that every life is a gift worth defending,” Ratcliffe added.

H.R. 3134 would place an immediate moratorium on all federal funding to Planned Parenthood and its affiliates for one year, while Congress conducts a full and complete investigation into the organization’s activities. Horrific videos have recently surfaced that show Planned Parenthood selling children’s organs, piece by piece, to fetal tissue brokers.   H.R. 3504 strengthens penalties for medical personnel who violate current law that protects children born alive during an abortion.

 Earlier this week, Rep. Ratcliffe notified U.S House Leadership that he, in good conscience, could not vote to support any funding measure that would give taxpayer money to Planned Parenthood.

 “The notion that a taxpayer funded organization engages in practices to deny the unborn the right to life in barbaric fashion is simply unacceptable. I cannot vote to send taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood, especially when we have so many other organizations across Texas that provide women’s health care,” said Ratcliffe. In fact, There are 20 federally-funded comprehensive care clinics for every one Planned Parenthood.

 

“I’m grateful that my colleagues and I were able to stand strong to protect the right to life, God’s most precious gift. I participated in more than 80 events this past August across Northeast Texas, and time and time again, folks told me that protecting the rights of the unborn is a fight where we must not back down. I couldn’t agree more, and I will always stand up for those who can’t stand for themselves,” Ratcliffe added.


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