New Republican Bill Aims to Block Federal Funding for Colleges That Provide Abortion Drugs

New Republican Bill Aims to Block Federal Funding for Colleges That Provide Abortion Drugs
A pro-life activist holds a sign outside the U.S. Supreme Court during the 48th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 29, 2021. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Bill Pan
Bill Pan
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Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced a bill that would strip all federal funding from colleges and universities if they perform abortions or provide abortion drugs to students and staff on campus.

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mon.), who founded and chairs the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, on Wednesday announced the Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021 at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol building. The House version of the bill was introduced by Reps. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Mary Miller (R-Ill.).