Republicans Renew Efforts to Protect Babies Born After Failed Abortions

‘No child should be denied medical care simply because they are ‘unwanted,’' Sen. John Lankford (R-Okla.) said.

A pro-life activist holds a model fetus during a demonstration in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 29, 2020. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Republican lawmakers are reviving efforts to establish federal standards of care for babies born alive after failed abortions.

For years, Republicans have tried to pass legislation requiring medical professionals to provide equal care to abortion survivors as that required for other newborns.