Bishop Thomas Affirms Hyde Amendment Amid Congressional Health Care Discussions
In response to discussions in Congress regarding healthcare affordability, Bishop Thomas, chairman of the USCCB's Committee on Pro-Life Activities, affirmed the importance of the Hyde Amendment
WASHINGTON - In response to discussions in Congress regarding healthcare affordability, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, affirmed the importance of the Hyde Amendment:
“Authentic health care upholds the dignity of all human life, and health care policy must not violate this dignity. In upholding this core principle, the U.S. bishops have long opposed any proposals to expand taxpayer funding of abortion and will continue to do so, including, if necessary, in the current debates in Congress over health care affordability plans. We urge Congress to work creatively to enact legislation that does not compromise the dignity of the human person and that ensures access to authentic, life-affirming care.”
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