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Rep. Williams Votes to Protect Conscience Rights

July 14, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) on Wednesday voted in favor of the Conscience Protection Act, which reinforces and makes permanent a continuously passed amendment that protects health care entities from being discriminated against if they do not provide, refer or pay for abortions.

“Because the administration sees no problem with ignoring the laws already on the books, it is imperative this Congress permanently protect the rights of those who wish to protect life and ensure that the federal government does not push a left wing agenda on those who do not wish to provide or pay for abortions,” said Williams. “I will always stand with life and those who uphold the sanctity of it.”

The Conscience Protection Act would allow entities to file a civil suit against the federal government for violating “The Weldon Amendment" which prohibits federal funding to states that discriminate against physicians, hospitals and health insurance plans that do not provide, pay for or provide coverage for abortions.

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