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Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-02) released the statement below following the vote on H.R. 36 – Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.

“As difficult as this process has been, we have arrived at a better bill. Today’s bill alleviates my initial concern as it demonstrates compassion towards women who are in the midst of a crisis while also creating additional protections for the unborn. As a staunch supporter of prolife matters, this new bill will play a pivotal role in providing a voice for the unborn and empowering women.”

“As a nurse and a mother, I know how important it is that we allow for a woman to seek medical guidance from a member of the health community during this process. This new bill encourages this discussion and provides a woman with an opportunity to have a conversation with doctors or counselors that she wouldn’t have had otherwise, and this may ultimately lead her down a different path— one where she embraces her unborn child and ultimately chooses life.”

Click here to read H.R. 36 – The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.

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Congresswoman Renee Ellmers serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and is
Chairwoman of the Republican Women’s Policy Committee.

She represents the Second District of North Carolina which includes all of Fort Bragg.

ellmers.house.gov | 202.225.4531