Dr. Joyce Stands for Life, Defends Hyde Amendment

Washington, DC Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) this week defended the need for the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer dollars from being used to fund abortions, to be included in the 2022 Federal Budget.

In a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Dr. Joyce stood for the defense of human life and defended the Hyde Amendment, which has maintained bipartisan support in every budget since 1976.

"It is wholly reprehensible to require pro-life Americans to pay for abortions against their conscience," said Dr. Joyce. "As Congress considers appropriations legislation, I urge my colleagues to dispense with their attacks on the longstanding Hyde Amendment."

Background:

Dr. Joyce is co-sponsor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act, commonsense legislation that would ensure that all children born alive after a botched abortion attempt will be given the same medical care as any other child.

Watch the speech here and read Dr. Joyce's full remarks below.

My commitment to life is rooted in the unequivocal truth that every person is created in the image of God.

As a father and a grandfather, I can tell you that there is no greater gift than new life.

As a doctor, I can tell you that science confirms what we have known for centuries every unborn child is a person deserving of fundamental rights.

During the span of my own medical career alone, I have witnessed remarkable innovation. With today's technology, there can be no doubt that a child in the womb is a living person.

Despite this evidence, Democrats are mounting unprecedented attacks on pro-life protections.

First President Biden repealed the Mexico City Policy. Then, House Democrats blocked the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act from coming to the floor. Now, they are attempting to repeal the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funds from being used to pay for abortion services.

Since 1976, this key protection has been attached to all legislation passed in Congress, preventing American taxpayer dollars from funding abortions against their will.

It is wholly reprehensible to require pro-life Americans to pay for abortions against their conscience. As Congress considers appropriations legislation, I urge my colleagues to dispense with their attack on the longstanding Hyde Amendment.

To uphold the dignity of human life, we must preserve this critical protection. It's simple - the Hyde Amendment saves lives.

Despite the challenge ahead, we must persevere in this fight. As we read in Romans 12, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

Our enduring commitment to protect image bearers and defend the sanctity of life will prevail.

Thank you, and I yield.

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