NCHLA Action Center

Here you will find information regarding action alerts. Also, you can search and find information pertaining to contacting your congressperson.

We hope that this section will help you plan your pro-life activism, and inform you as to what is currently happening in the legislative community.

Current Action Alerts

Support Respect for Rights of Conscience Act (updated on 1/31/2012)

The 2010 comprehensive health care reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), poses new risks to religious freedom and rights of conscience. To correct these problems, Reps. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) and Dan Boren (D-OK) introduced the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act in the House (H.R. 1179), and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) sponsored the companion bill in the Senate (S. 1467). This measure will ensure that those who participate in the health care system “retain the right to provide, purchase, or enroll in health coverage that is consistent with their religious beliefs and moral convictions.” On January 20, 2012, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) affirmed a rule that virtually all private health care plans must cover sterilization, abortifacients, and contraception. It is more important than ever that Members of Congress be urged to co-sponsor the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act.

Roe Anniversary Message (updated on 1/20/2012)

January 22, 2012 marks the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Around the country many events are being held calling for the end of Roe and for the full protection in law of unborn children. In conjunction with these events, you can send a pro-life message to your representatives in Congress, urging them to work to end Roe and support the protection of all unborn children in law.

Support Protect Life Act
Correct Serious Flaws in Health Care Reform Law (updated on 10/13/2011)

The health care reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), was signed into law in 2010. While long supporting health care reform, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops criticized the final law as profoundly flawed in its treatment of abortion, conscience rights, and fairness to immigrants. The Protect Life Act (H.R. 358, S. 877) has been introduced to bring PPACA into line with policies on abortion and conscience rights existing in other federal health programs.

HHS’s Contraceptive Mandate Violates Conscience Rights (updated on 10/4/2011)

Please Note: The time for submitting comments to the Department of Health and Human Services on the contraceptive mandate concluded September 30. However, it is important that you continue to urge your Representative and Senators to co-sponsor and support the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act (H.R. 1179, S. 1467). Please click here to send your messages.

Support the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act (updated on 10/3/2011)

In the face of a national campaign to force health care providers to participate in abortion, it is essential that Congress take action to protect the civil rights of health care professionals and other health care entities. In January, the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act (ANDA) was introduced in the House by Reps. John Fleming (R-LA) and Dan Boren (D-OK) (H.R. 361) and in the Senate by Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) (S. 165).

Support the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (updated on 5/19/2011)

For many years Congress has supported the policy that federal tax dollars should not be used for elective abortions. Each year many provisions must be renewed in law as part of the various annual appropriations bills to maintain this policy. The time is overdue to establish this policy in permanent law in all federal programs. On January 20, Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Dan Lipinski (D-IL) introduced the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 3). This measure was first introduced in 2010 and enjoys bipartisan support. On May 4, the House approved H.R. 3, 251-yes, 175-no. Attention now turns to the Senate where, on May 5, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced the House-passed bill as S. 906.