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Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after signing the discharge petition in an effort to compel Speaker Pelosi to bring the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, H.R. 962, to the House floor for a vote:

“In 2013, Dr. Kermit Gosnell was convicted of murdering three infants who were born alive during attempted abortion procedures, and, six years later, we are still fighting to pass federal protections for infants born alive. A recent poll found 77 percent of voters support legislation to ensure that a baby who survives a failed abortion be given the same medical treatment as any other baby born prematurely.

“While the nation was appalled by the actions of Dr. Gosnell, some state governors have been advocating for their state legislatures to pass legislation allowing for infants born alive after a failed abortion to be killed, or left to die on their own by denying medical care. It seems quite hypocritical to me that some in Congress are strongly advocating for a government run healthcare system that provides health care to everyone; but, many of these same legislators are opposed to providing basic lifesaving health care services to these innocent children.

“Congresswoman Wagner’s bill would ensure these children receive the same degree of care that would be offered to any other child born prematurely, at the same gestational age. It is horrifying to me to think that our nation, built on the principle that we are all created equal and given the right to life, would accept the prospect of letting a child die when surrounded by qualified health care professionals that are sworn to saving lives.”

To review the bill text of H.R. 962, please CLICK HERE.