Stauber: Congress Must Always Stand Up for Life

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement after signing a discharge petition to force Democrat Leadership to bring the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to the House Floor for a vote.

"As the father to four beautiful children, I believe every life has value," said Stauber. "While commonsense and morality would argue this bill should have become law of the land years ago, Speaker Pelosi disagrees, refusing to bring this bill to the House Floor for a vote. Congress must always stand up for life, which is why I was proud to sign this discharge petition to force a vote."

The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act would ensure babies who survive abortions receive immediate, lifesaving care and institute penalties on doctors who allow such newborns to die. Republican members of the U.S. House have called for unanimous consent on this legislation 25 times, but to no avail.

A simple majority of 218 signatures are needed for a discharge petition to be successful. 21 Democrats must join Republicans in this effort to move the bill to the floor. Three Democrats have already cosponsored the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

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