Goodlatte Celebrates Passage of Judiciary Committee Bill to Protect Babies Born During Abortions

Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives today passed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 4712), which ensures that babies who survive an abortion procedure receive immediate medical care and are admitted to a hospital. This bill also establishes criminal penalties for physicians who fail to provide care to abortion survivors, and protects mothers from prosecution. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) has issued the following statement in support of this legislation: Chairman Goodlatte: “Today, as thousands of men and women participate in the March for Life, I am pleased that the House of Representatives has voted to protect the sanctity of human life. In the House Judiciary Committee, we have heard testimony from abortion survivors who, despite the traumatic circumstances surrounding their birth, have gone on to live fulfilling, meaningful lives. The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act requires that babies born alive during an abortion procedure receive medical attention, which would save the lives of vulnerable infants who cannot defend themselves. As a husband, father, and grandfather, I was honored to usher this important legislation to the House Floor. I call on the Senate to take this bill up immediately.” Background: Chairman Goodlatte spoke on the House floor in favor of H.R. 4712. You can watch his full remarks HERE.