Bilirakis Works to Protect Human Life

This week, as the Planned Parenthood investigation continues, members of the Energy and Commerce Committee, and the U.S. House overall, continue efforts to protect infants.

Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Health reviewed draft legislation to protect the dignity of human life. The legislation would remove organizations such as Planned Parenthood from Medicaid/CHIP for violating the Partial Birth Abortion Ban and the Born Alive Protection Act. These bills give states the ability to ban organizations suspected of any violation of these existing laws from the state's Medicaid program.

"As the committee continues its thorough investigation into the troubling Planned Parenthood videos, it is crucial we do everything in our power to protect human life," Congressman Bilirakis said. "These bills will strengthen current laws to further protect the innocent lives of babies and hold organizations such as Planned Parenthood accountable."

Tomorrow, the House will vote on the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 and the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

"With these two bills, we have the opportunity to both save lives and respect the rights of the American people. Taxpayers should not be forced to financially support organizations whose behavior is at best unethical and possibly illegal. I support these bills and will continue to give a voice to our most fragile Americans who cannot speak for themselves," Bilirakis added.

Stay up to date with the Committee's investigation here.