CNA Staff, Dec 11, 2020 / 10:00 am
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard introduced two bills on Thursday aimed at protecting babies who survive abortions and preventing male athletes from competing in women's sports.
Gabbard (D-Hawaii) introduced H.R. 8939, a measure "To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children." The full text of her measure has not yet been published.
The group Democrats for Life of America praised the congresswoman and asked the public to sign a petition in support.
"It is critical to give federal protection to fully developed, born babies who survive an abortion attempt," the petition states. "There are at least 300 documented instances of babies surviving abortion: a lot estimate, given reporting is not mandatory. Often, these babies are left by an abortionist to die, rather than being provided the necessary oxygen, fluids, and surgery they may need to survive."