Emanuel Joins Coalition of Democrats, Introduces Legislation to Reduce Abortions

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Emanuel Joins Coalition of Democrats, Introduces Legislation to Reduce Abortions

Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel, joined a coalition of pro-life and pro-choice Democrats on Capitol Hill to introduce comprehensive new legislation, "Reducing the Need for Abortion and Supporting Parents Act" that would significantly reduce the number of abortions in America. Lead by, Rep. Tim Ryan, a member of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, a member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, Emanuel added his support to their efforts to reduce abortions by preventing unintended pregnancies, supporting pregnant women, and assisting new parents.

"By reducing the number of unintended pregnancies and supporting pregnant women, this comprehensive legislation moves us beyond the problems that divide us as we begin to focus on the solutions that unite us," said Emanuel.

This legislation contains over 20 innovative and proven policy initiatives including expanded access for contraception for low-income woman, adoption tax credits, increased funding for health care for low-income mothers and children, nurse home visits for new mothers, grants for creative approaches to teen pregnancy and unintended pregnancy reduction, and funding for day-care programs and child-care centers on college campuses.

Emanuel, Ryan, and DeLauro were joined today by cosponsors Stephanie Herseth (SD), James Langevin (RI), and Harold Ford Jr. (TN). Rachel Laser of Third Way, a progressive think tank, and Sister Sharon Dillon of the Catholic Alliance for the Common Good also spoke on behalf of the bill. Other original cosponsors include Reps. Marcy Kaptur (OH), Ted Strickland (OH), Anna Eshoo (CA), John Larson (CT), and James Clyburn (SC).

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