I am thrilled to share some extraordinary news with you! Over the past several months, CitizenGO has been in contact with Congresswoman Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee in the US House of Representatives, to voice our concerns about the federal funding being used to support the liberal agenda.
During our ongoing communications with Congresswoman Granger, we planned to meet her while attending the March for Life in DC to deliver two petitions. However, upon our arrival at her office yesterday, we were informed that she was engaged in emergency meetings, including those for the controversial funding of pregnancy care centers.
Even amidst these urgent discussions, Congresswoman Granger's office generously provided CitizenGO with gallery seating passes to witness the hotly contested pro-life bills being fought on the House floor. It was an opportunity that allowed us to observe firsthand the concerted efforts of those on the left to provide funds to abortion clinics while denying funding to pregnancy care centers.
The House of Representatives endured a tremendous battle of words, with voices from the left shouting "Vote NO!" in an attempt to derail the passing of these crucial pro-life bills. However, in triumph for the pro-life cause, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed both bills that support women and families facing an unplanned pregnancy:
- The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act ensures that pregnancy centers cannot be discriminated against from receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding.
- The Pregnant Students’ Rights Act ensures colleges connect pregnant students with information about available resources to support their higher education journey while pregnant and parenting.
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to each of you who tirelessly support CitizenGO's efforts to promote a culture of life among our elected officials by advocating for the rights of the unborn. Thanks to your unwavering dedication and commitment, we have achieved this incredible victory for the pro-life movement and support for the unborn.
Let us celebrate this momentous occasion together, knowing that our collective efforts are making a profound difference in the fight to protect innocent lives. We will stay engaged and work diligently to advance our shared values.
Thank you once again for your invaluable support. Together, we are making a lasting impact.
P.S. I will be sending more March for Life news and pictures soon! I just had to share this victory first thing!
https://sbaprolife.org/newsroom/press-releases/victory-house-republicans-vote-to-protect-pregnancy-centers-connect-pregnant-college-students-with-life-affirming-resources