Month of Life Celebration Act
Bill: S.4539 | Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
Month of Life Celebration Act
This bill adds the Month of Life to the statutory list of patriotic and national observances. It also requires the President to annually issue a proclamation that (1) reaffirms the dignity of human life, (2) supports life inside and outside the womb and the life of the pregnant individual, and (3) commits to assist parents and children.

To designate June as the ``Month of Life''.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Month of Life Celebration Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds the following:
            (1) The Declaration of Independence states, ``We hold these 
        truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that 
        they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable 
        Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of 
        Happiness.''.
            (2) The right to life is one of the founding principles of 
        our Nation.
            (3) The Constitution does not include a right to abortion.
            (4) The rights of the States are written into the 
        Constitution and should be respected and supported.
            (5) Federal, State, and local governments have the duty to 
        protect the life of all individuals regardless of race, 
        national origin, sex, age, creed, or ability.
            (6) The development of scientific and medical technology 
        has repeatedly demonstrated the humanity of the unborn child.
            (7) By 15 weeks, the time at which unborn babies are 
        protected by the law central to Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health 
        Organization, No. 19-1392, 2022 WL 2276808 (U.S. June 24, 
        2022), babies have fully developed hearts, can feel pain, can 
        suck their thumbs, and will kick and jump if startled.
            (8) More than 63,000,000 lives have been lost over the past 
        50 years because of the unconstitutional decision in Roe v. 
        Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973).
            (9) Of all pregnancies that resulted in either live birth 
        or abortion in the last reported year, about 1 in 5 pregnancies 
        resulted in abortion.
            (10) Every State and territory provides necessary resources 
        to help women and families with unplanned pregnancies to find 
        life-affirming alternatives to abortion.
            (11) Faith-based organizations and churches have a 
        religious calling to love their neighbors and serve those in 
        need, especially unborn children.
            (12) Community leaders, whether individuals, families, 
        businesses, or other organizations, play an active role in 
        upholding the dignity of life and providing care for children 
        and families in their communities.
            (13) No woman should stand alone during or after her 
        pregnancy.
            (14) Local nonprofit network organizations and pregnancy 
        centers provide critical services to mothers, children, and 
        families in need in their communities.
            (15) Adoption serves as an alternative life-affirming 
        option for unplanned pregnancies.
            (16) On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court 
        issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health 
        Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade.
            (17) It is the responsibility of the people of the United 
        States to love their neighbors and care for those in need.
            (18) The United States Government must continue to protect 
        and affirm the lives of all people of the United States.

SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF THE MONTH OF LIFE.

    (a) Designation.--Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 147. Month of Life
    ``(a) Designation.--June is the Month of Life.
    ``(b) Proclamation.--The President shall issue each year a 
proclamation--
            ``(1) reaffirming the dignity of human life;
            ``(2) supporting life both inside the womb and outside the 
        womb, as well as the life of the pregnant mother;
            ``(3) committing to surrounding mothers, fathers, and 
        children with the resources and tools they need to survive and 
        thrive; and
            ``(4) encouraging families and communities to stand ready 
        to assist mothers, fathers, and children.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 1 of 
title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``147. Month of Life.''.
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