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Act Now to Help Defeat Abortion on Demand
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May 6, 2022
The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) alerted the New Jersey Catholic Conference today that for the second time this year, the United States Senate is attempting to pass a bill that would enshrine abortion on demand in federal law through the “Women’s Health Protection Act,” S. 4132. Tentatively, the vote will be held next Wednesday (May 11).
This deceptively-named, extreme bill would impose abortion on demand nationwide at any stage of pregnancy through federal statute.
Even worse, it would eliminate modest and widely supported pro-life laws at every level of government -- the federal, state, and local level -- including parental notification for minor girls, informed consent, and health or safety protections specific to abortion facilities. It would force all Americans to support abortions here and abroad with their tax dollars. It would also likely force health care providers and professionals to perform, assist in, and/or refer for abortion against their deeply-held beliefs, as well as force employers and insurers to cover or pay for abortion.
We are asking all Catholics and people of good will to help defeat this bill by reaching out to your United States Senators to urge them to vote “NO” on S. 4132.
To learn more about this issue, the USCCB has made available the following resources:
- Chairmen’s letter
- Fact sheet
- Statement from USCCB