U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has reintroduced the Women’s Protection in Telehealth Act, legislation aimed at prohibiting Medicare from funding abortion services provided through telehealth.
The bill seeks to ensure that chemical abortions are not performed without a physical examination by a physician, the presence of a physician during the procedure, and a scheduled follow-up appointment.
The legislation, which has garnered support from several pro-life organizations and lawmakers, is part of a broader effort to impose stricter regulations on abortion services and protect taxpayer dollars from funding what Steube describes as “unsupervised and high-risk” teleabortions.
The Women’s Protection in Telehealth Act includes the following provisions:
- Prohibition of Medicare Funding: The bill bans Medicare payments to healthcare providers who perform or attempt to perform chemical abortions via telehealth without meeting specific safety requirements.
- Mandatory In-Person Care: Providers must conduct a physical examination of the patient, be present during the administration of the abortion-inducing drugs, and schedule a follow-up appointment.
- Accountability: The legislation aims to ensure that chemical abortions are conducted under the supervision of a physician to mitigate potential health risks to women.
In a statement, Representative Steube emphasized the moral and ethical implications of taxpayer-funded teleabortions. “The right to life is fundamental to both human dignity and freedom. Taxpayer-funded abortions with zero oversight are not only an affront to the millions of pro-life Americans but a blatant assault on our nation’s values,” Steube said.
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Stuebe criticized the Biden administration for what he described as eroding protections for unborn life and women’s health. “On-demand teleabortions represent the latest attempt by the far-left to terminate unborn life. My bill will protect Medicare from being hijacked by abortionists to bankroll unsupervised and high-risk abortions via telehealth services,” Steube added.
Jeanne F. Mancini, President of March for Life Action, praised the legislation, stating, “We are grateful for Congressman Steube’s dedication to protecting women from harmful chemical abortion drugs. We at March for Life Action will continue to advance legislation that cares for the health and safety of women and their babies.”
The bill is cosponsored by Representatives Claudia Tenney (R-NY), John McGuire (R-Va.), Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.), and Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.).
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