WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fleming released the following statement after the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals upheld California’s “Reproductive FACT Act” forcing pro-life pregnancy resource centers in California to advertise abortions in their clinics. “More and more we are seeing First Amendment rights absolutely stomped on within the courts. This recent federal court decision to uphold a California law forces dedicated centers of life to contradict their very existence and actively promo...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Fleming, M.D. released the following statement in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Hyde amendment, long-standing federal policy that prohibits taxpayer dollars from funding abortions. “The forethought of Rep. Henry Hyde’s amendment has been instrumental in saving the lives of approximately 2 million innocent children. First enacted on September 30, 1976, babies given the chance at life under this critical federal policy are now mothers, fathers, siste...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Fleming, M.D. released the following statement in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on American soil, September 11, 2001. “It’s been 15 years since we watched with horror as two planes crashed into the World Trade Center, a third into the Pentagon, and a fourth into a field in Pennsylvania. 9/11 is day none of us will ever forget, and it serves as a constant reminder that we must be unceasingly vigilant in the fight against terr...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Fleming, M.D. released the following statement after the death of Phyllis Schlafly, founder of Eagle Forum and one of the social conservative’s greatest icons. She was 92 years old. “This week we lost one of our greatest warriors in the fight for conservative values. Phyllis was a true leader in pushing for lower taxes and a strong military. She was also an unabashed defender of the constitution and fiercely protected the family and pro-life causes. Few people...
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The ability to affirm our nation’s traditional values is central to the First Amendment and America’s way of life. The inherent worth of an unborn child and the sacred religious traditions we practice—these are the foundations that create strong family units, and an even stronger society. As an elected official—but perhaps more importantly, as a husband, father, grandfather, and fellow American—I intend to fight continually for the freedom to practice these rights without being hindered by the g...
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“I anticipate that H.R. 4828 will come to the floor this week using a Senate bill as its vehicle so that the Senate can give it its quick attention. My bill has 85 co-sponsors and I have introduced the bill every Congress since 2011. Speaker Ryan has shown great leadership in making this a priority for this Congress and I thank him for his commitment on this important issue. “I was pleased to meet the witnesses following last week’s Energy and Commerce forum on H.R. 4828 and conscience protectio...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Fleming, M.D. released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Texas state statutes designed to protect women by requiring that abortion facilities meet certain health and safety standards. “Once again this court has re-written a law to its own liking, creating one of most absurd conclusions ever ruled. In dissent, Justice Alito pointed out that in striking down the whole law to save the left’s abortion agenda, he points out basic commo...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Fleming, M.D. released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) refused to provide relief for California’s churches and religiously affiliated institutions facing ongoing government discrimination and failed to interpret the plain text of the Weldon amendment, longstanding conscience protections. “After a drawn-out non-investigation, the Obama Administration decided today that churches and religious schools in California s...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Fleming, M.D. released the following statement after introducing H.R. 4828, the Conscience Protection Act, which affords doctors, nurses, hospitals, and all health care providers the ability to choose not to provide abortions as part of their health care practice. “As a family practice physician for over 30 years, I know for a fact that doctors and nurses are dedicated medical professionals uniquely qualified to assess the health and wellness needs of their pat...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Fleming, M.D. released the following statement after receiving the Family Research Council’s “True Blue” award for a 100% voting record on pro-family and pro-life values. These votes included: eliminating taxpayer funding for abortion, repealing Obamacare, banning abortion on five month-old unborn children and many more. “I am honored to receive FRC’s True Blue award again this year. My voting record is clear: protecting the lives of unborn children, religious ...
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