By: Forbes Breaking News

During a House floor debate on Wednesday, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) spoke about H. Con. Res. 3, Expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches.

I yield one minute to the distinguished gentlelady from Texas, Ms. Fletcher.

The Speaker Pro Tempore: The Gentlewoman from Texas is recognized.

Ms. Fletcher: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise in opposition to H.R. 26 and to its very name. Because it is not about what House Republicans claim it's about; because what they claim it is about isn't a thing. What this Bill is about is an assault on the health, rights, equality, and dignity of American women and the people who provide their reproductive health care. It's an assault we have seen in my home state of Texas where women having miscarriages are being turned away from the hospitals and told to come back when they are closer to dying. Where doctors fear and are told that they cannot meet these standards of care for their patients. Providers and patients are afraid of misleading bills like this one criminalizing health care. But of course, that's the point, isn't it? I stand here today, and I will stand here every day to oppose this bill and others like it, to talk about the real health care crisis facing women today and to urge my colleagues to vote no. Thank you. I yield back.

The Speaker Pro Tempore: The Gentlewoman from Texas yields back.