Ernst Stands Up for the Unborn

WASHINGTON - Following the March for Life, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) reaffirmed her commitment to protecting the sanctity of life and supporting mothers and families across the country.

Ernst called on Congress to pass her Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act, which would require all 50 states to report complete and transparent abortion data to ensure no life is overlooked. She also proudly supported the Life at Conception Act to recognize and protect unborn children's right to life.

Watch Senator Ernst's remarks here.

Ernst's full remarks below:

"Last Friday, thousands of Americans and many Iowans, braved nearly freezing temperatures to join this year's March for Life.

"I stand united with them in a simple truth: life is a gift worth protecting.

"This isn't just a political belief for me.

"It is deeply personal.

"When I first became a mother and more recently a grandmother, holding my daughter and my grandson in my arms and watching them grow will always be cherished moments for me.

"I want to protect and preserve this same experience for young mothers everywhere.

"Which is why I'm thankful for the folks who gathered year after year at the March for Life to call for action on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves: the unborn.

"For years, I worked alongside their mission and called on the Supreme Court to protect the Constitutional right to life.

"And on June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court answered, returning these decisions to voters on a state-by-state basis.

"Several states, including my home state of Iowa, led by Governor Reynolds, took a strong stance and protected babies from the moment doctors detect a fetal heartbeat.

"Unfortunately, the number of abortions across the country has generally increased since 2022.

"Another sad truth, Mr. President, is that I must use the word 'generally.'

"There is not a single, complete set of abortion data publicly reported for all 50 states.

"No one is keeping count.

"The sanctity of life in our nation deserves better.

"My Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act will require all 50 states to be transparent about the number of abortions.

"This way, we can ensure no life is ever ignored, hidden, or forgotten.

"On this solemn note, one thing is clear: our work on behalf of the unborn is far from over.

"As I continue to protect and preserve the lifechanging experience of becoming a mother, I want mothers and families to know they are supported in pregnancy and beyond - no matter their situation.

"For these families and the folks who help them grow, I am doing my part in the Senate by increasing access to affordable, high-quality child care, so working parents can rest assured their little ones are well-cared for.

"And as I continue to fight for the most vulnerable, I'm proud to support the Life at Conception Act to explicitly recognize and protect an unborn child's right to life.

"Each and every one of us was given this gift.

"When we honor the dignity of every human being, we give them the chance to become loving sons and daughters, neighbors, and leaders.

"As we work towards a nation where every life is protected, every family is supported, and we can all say with confidence: life is a gift worth protecting, I hope that every American will join me in the fight for the inalienable right to life."

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