Category Archives: National Right to Life

Justice Ginsburg says that Virginia acted “long after the deadline passed,” ERA supporters should “start over,” suggests only fair to allow rescissions WASHINGTON — On the morning of Thursday, February 13, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives will take up a measure that purports to “remove the ratification deadline” from the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment […]

Justice Ginsburg says that Virginia acted “long after the deadline passed,” ERA supporters should “start over,” suggests only fair to allow rescissions WASHINGTON — On the morning of Thursday, February 13, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives will take up a measure that purports to “remove the ratification deadline” from the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment […]

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” to highlight the need for legislation that would extend federal legal protection to babies who are born alive during an abortion. Senator Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) chaired today’s hearing and called for passage of S.130. “Pro-abortion Democrats oppose […]

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, February 13, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives will take up a measure that purports to “remove the ratification deadline” from the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment Resolution, and thereby (proponents claim) make the 1972 ERA a part of the Constitution. The House is expected to begin debate on the measure (H.J. […]

WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, February 4th, National Right to Life President Carol Tobias attended President Trump’s State of the Union speech as a guest of pro-life Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Senator Graham is the lead sponsor in the U.S. Senate of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. Since 2010, National Right to Life and its state affiliates […]

To view or download a PDF version of this letter, click here. Dear Member of Congress: During the week of February 10, the U.S. House of Representatives is likely to vote on H. J. Res. 79, a measure that purports to retroactively erase the seven-year ratification deadline that the 92nd Congress included in the Equal […]

WASHINGTON—Today, President Trump was the first sitting president to address the annual March for Life in person. “President Trump’s support of the pro-life movement is a blessing and encouragement to the millions of pro-lifers all across the United States who spend their time, money, and energy helping women and their children,” said Carol Tobias, president […]

WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced action to address California’s violations of the Weldon Amendment in which the state has forced employers and health care providers to pay for abortions in health care plans. “We thank the Trump Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services for protecting the rights […]

WASHINGTON –The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) today released The State of Abortion in the United States, 2020. In addition to summarizing key legislative developments in the states and at the federal level, the seventh annual report also analyzes data on the annual number of abortions in the United States. The report examines recent […]

WASHINGTON — National Right to Life is pleased to endorse Michelle Fischbach (R) for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the 7th Congressional District of Minnesota. Michelle Fischbach is a proven and accomplished pro-life leader with a 100% lifetime pro-life voting record in the Minnesota State Senate. During her time in the […]