Congressman Christopher H. Smith, District 4 | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Christopher H. Smith, District 4 | Official U.S. House headshot
More than 140 members of Congress have called on President Trump to reinstate and expand pro-life policies at the start of his new administration. The letter, spearheaded by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.), along with U.S. Representatives Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.), urges a return to life-affirming measures.
The correspondence, sent on Tuesday, was led by the chairs of the Senate and House Pro-Life Caucuses, Hyde-Smith and Smith, as well as the chairs of the Values Action Teams, Lankford and Aderholt. It was signed by 36 Senators and 108 Representatives. The letter also criticizes the previous administration's policies.
“Over the last four years, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and their administration systematically weaponized the government against the unborn, their mothers and pro-life Americans—doing their very best to erase every trace of life-affirming victories from your first administration,” the lawmakers wrote. “We look forward to the reinstatement of Trump policies on life in the first days of your second term."
The letter advocates for adherence to existing policies that restrict taxpayer funding for abortion both domestically and internationally. It also calls for a return to Trump's anti-discrimination conscience policies, pardoning peaceful protesters, and investigating potential illegal late-term abortions.
Lawmakers encouraged President Trump to evaluate federal programs to maximize support for pregnant women and parents through housing, childcare, transportation, addiction recovery, and healthcare services.
“We are grateful that the Trump administration can bring an end to the weaponization of the United States government against pro-life Americans and unborn children,” they wrote. “We believe there is a better way forward for our Republic.”
The letter has garnered endorsements from several organizations including Americans United for Life, Family Research Council, March for Life Action, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America among others.
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