US congressional bill aims to protect pro-life pregnancy centers against ‘terror attacks’
Republican Reps. Chris Smith of New Jersey and Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at protecting pro-life pregnancy centres against a surge in violent attacks.
“Despite dire threats and horrific attacks, the selfless volunteers and medical professionals who serve at these pregnancy care centres continue to heroically provide life-affirming medical care and crucial material support to pregnant women in need,” Smith told CNA. “We must ensure that those who work at these centres and the women who rely on them for support are safe from violent extremists who seek to inflict harm and terror.”
The Protect Pregnancy Care Centers Act of 2022 already has 28 co-sponsors and boasts the support of national pro-life organizations, including SBA Pro-Life America, the March for Life, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The bill, among other things, would require the Biden administration to publicly report its handling of the investigation and prosecution of those engaging in “domestic violent extremism” against pregnancy centres.
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