Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs Decision

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Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I thank the vice chair for putting together this important Special Order to commemorate the historic Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

I also thank the other Members, the pro-life Members who took the time tonight to come here and talk about this incredibly critical issue of making sure that we are taking care of mothers and children.

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court ruled: ``The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives.''

That decision was a tremendous step to protect the valuable right to life. It overturned the unconstitutional Roe v. Wade, which created a false right to abortion for almost 50 years.

This decision was a victory for the unborn, a victory for families, and a victory for our entire Nation. Most importantly, Dobbs has been a victory for life itself.

In the 4 years since that landmark day, countless children are alive today who might not otherwise be. Families have been made whole, and the beating hearts of ultrasounds are now running, laughing, and bringing joy to households across America.

For me, the pro-life movement is personal. As a mother and a grandmother, I have been blessed to see the miracles of life at every stage. Those personal milestones drive my work in the pro-life movement because I believe every woman in this country should be allowed to experience those same miracles with confidence and support.

To be truly pro-life means so much more than just being opposed to abortion. It means being prowoman and profamily. When a woman faces an unexpected pregnancy, our response as a community must be to surround her with hope. We must be able to look at every mother and say: You are not alone.

We continue to build on this culture of life through meaningful action. Months ago, this House took a step forward by passing the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act to protect the pregnancy resource centers that serve on the front lines.

I have also reintroduced the MOMS Act to provide comprehensive critical support to new mothers during and after pregnancy, ensuring that they have medical, financial, and the emotional tools to raise happy, healthy babies.

As we reflect on the momentous Dobbs decision, I hope that we can take inspiration from the dedication of the pro-life community and support mothers with love, hope, and the right to choose life.

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