House Republicans advanced a pair of measures on Wednesday that, while largely symbolic, put their stamp on the abortion battle as it continues across the country a half-year after the Supreme Court struck down federal protections.
would set new penalties and regulations for abortion providers in cases in which a child is born despite an attempted abortion or failed abortion.
House Republicans pushing the measures said that they’re designed to protect healthcare workers and unborn children at a time of increasing violence. House Democrats accused the GOP lawmakers of hypocrisy for not consulting them first before introducing the measure and for ignoring the recent“Every Democrat I hope every Republican rejects and condemns political violence. We settle our disagreements at the ballot box and through the rule of law, not by violent actions,” said Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. “Republicans say this resolution’s about condemning violence and enforcement of laws.
Many Republicans were initially skittish about embracing the issue last year after the Supreme Court overturned federal protections for abortion access. Democrats saw a surge of enthusiasm, which they hope will carry into the 2024 elections and beyond.
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