WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:
“Today marks an historic moment in the decades-long fight to protect the unborn. The Court’s decision makes clear that the Constitution gives state legislatures – not unelected judges – the freedom to answer the question of when life begins.
“I’m incredibly grateful to the generations of Americans who have dedicated so much to defending the most vulnerable members of society. But the fight to protect life is not over, as Washington Democrats are more determined than ever to force their radical pro-abortion agenda on communities across the nation.
“Dangerous rhetoric by leaders on the left, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, has led to violent attacks against pregnancy centers and nearly resulted in the assassination of a Supreme Court Justice. What we need right now is for our leaders to urge acceptance of this decision and make it abundantly clear that our nation – founded on the principle of free speech – will not tolerate any acts of violence against those with different beliefs.”
Smith strongly supports protecting and defending the right to life. Earlier this year, he introduced the Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act, which would make pregnant mothers eligible to claim the child tax credit while their baby is still in the womb. In addition, he authored the No Abortion Bonds Act to close a loophole that allows pro-abortion organizations to utilize tax-exempt bonds to finance abortion provider offices and clinics.