Stefanik Proposes 15-Week Federal Ban on Abortion

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, says a robust national debate on abortion is vital for moving America forward. Toward that end, she proposes a 15-week federal ban as a minimum limitation on the procedure. 
Beyond that, state legislatures would be free to further restrict abortion based on the will of the people.
“What’s important, at both the federal and state level, those are elected officials making the decision, who are elected by the American people, rather than radical judges, who, frankly took the voice away from the American people,” Stefanik said referring to the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision and the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, which overturned it….}

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