Kennedy, Rubio introduce resolution to block federal grants to abortion providers

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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and more than 30 other senators in introducing a joint resolution under the Congressional Review Act to overturn the Biden administration's 2021 Final Rule on the Title X Family Planning Program, which reversed the Trump administration's 2019 ban on federal funding to entities that provide abortion referrals to pregnant mothers.

The 2019 rule did not reduce Title X funding but redirected it to providers that do not perform or promote abortions as part of their "family planning" practices.

"The Trump administration made the right choice in banning Title X dollars from funding abortion. Unfortunately, President Biden decided to reverse that ban and send taxpayer money to support snuffing out innocent lives in the womb. I'm proud to join Sen. Rubio in working to nullify President Biden's unilateral move so that we can protect unborn life and Americans' consciences," said Kennedy.

"The Biden Administration's rule is an assault on the most sacred and fundamental human right, the right to life. I will continue to protect the sanctity of life and do everything I can to make sure taxpayer dollars are not used for or promote abortions," said Rubio.

The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to overturn certain federal agency regulations and actions through a joint resolution of disapproval. If such a joint resolution is approved by both houses of Congress and signed by the president, or if Congress successfully overrides a presidential veto, the rule at issue becomes invalid.

Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-Texas) introduced the resolution in the House.

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