Month of Life Celebration Act

Bill: 117-s-4539
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2022-07-14
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Health
Latest action: action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-07-14
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><strong>Month of Life Celebration Act</strong></p> <p>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.</p>

tv_txt: II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4539 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2022 Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Rubio , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Thune , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Daines , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Hawley , and Mr. Inhofe ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To designate June as the Month of Life .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Month of Life Celebration Act . 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. 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: 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. .