Abortions in D.C.

The Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, July 10, to vote on the District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 3803), a top priority of National Right to Life. Currently, in the Nation's Capital, abortion is legal for any reason, until the very moment of birth. A local body called the "District Council," misusing power that had been delegated by Congress, repealed the entire abortion law. Under the Constitution, it is Congress (with the President) who hold exclusive legislative authority over the District -- and therefore, who are ultimately accountable for the current indefensible policy.

The bill, sponsored by Congressman Trent Franks (R-AZ), would prohibit abortion in the District after 20 weeks fetal age, unless the mother's life is endangered. Compelling scientific evidence, including testimony presented to a House subcommittee at a May 17 hearing, demonstrates that by 20 weeks (if not earlier), the unborn child experiences excruciating pain when being dismembered by brute force in an abortion.

click here to see a current list of cosponsors of this bill, arranged by state.

On February 13, the same legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah).  Click here to see a current list of Senate cosponsors.

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