Smith praised the policy as one that "establishes pro-child safeguards that are benign and humane conditions" that seek to protect "innocent children who might otherwise die from chemical poisoning or by dismemberment."
"For years, pro-abortion organizations have used U.S. taxpayer funds to weaken, undermine or reverse pro-life laws in other nations, and destroy precious lives of these children," he said.
Smith also accused Pelosi of inconsistency, noting that earlier in the day she had "admonished [the House] to protect God's creation."
"These unborn children are God's creation. They cry out for our protection," Smith stated.
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), the House Minority Whip, accused the House Democrats of attempting to "Sneak a provision into their funding bill that allows taxpayer dollars to fund abortions in foreign countries."
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Writing on Twitter, Scalise also called the legislation a "sham bill."
The House spending bill is identical to one approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee in June, 2018, though that bill was never considered by the full Senate.
Despite the bill's passage by the House, it is unlikely to become law. The Republican Senate Majority leadership indicated Thursday that they will not be considering either of the bills passed by the Democratic-controlled House.