Palmer Supports 20 Week Abortion Restrictions

For Immediate Release

Washington D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer is committed to protection of the innocent, particularly those who cannot speak for themselves, and voted for H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act today which bans abortion after 20 weeks:

"The right to life is central to everything I believe. Abortions that occur more than halfway through pregnancy are particularly abhorrent, which is when science informs us the unborn child can feel pain. There is widespread agreement that abortions after 20 weeks should be prohibited.

"America was horrified by the crimes of Dr. Kermit Gosnell, who, two years ago this week, received three first-degree murder convictions for killing babies in his abortion clinic. Whether the child is killed inside or outside of the womb makes little difference, I am proud to support this measure as well as others to protect the unborn and move our society in a direction of one that respects life."

H.R. 36 passed by a vote of 242-184. Several polls show that about 60% of Americans, (Quinnipiac, Nov. 2014; Gallup, January 2013, Huffington Post, July 2013) and even 51% of Democrats (ABC/Washington Post, July 2013), support the 20 week restriction. America is one of just seven countries that allow for abortion after 20 weeks.

The House has passed 3 pro-life measures this year, also including H.R. 7, the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2015", and H.J. Res. 43, "Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014." Congressman Palmer supported all three measures.

For any additional questions, contact:

Cliff Smith, (202) 225-4921, clifford.smith@mail.house.gov
U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL) serves on three Congressional committees: Oversight and Government Reform, Budget, and Space, Science and Technology. Visit Palmer online at his website or via Facebook,Twitter, or Instagram.