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Via press release from GOP Rep. Eric Burlison:
Today, Congressman Eric Burlison introduced the Life at Conception Act, to affirm the fundamental right to life for every human being, born and unborn. This landmark legislation declares that unborn children are “persons” under the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, allowing their right to life to be legally recognized and protected.
“Every life is a sacred gift from God, deserving of dignity and protection from the moment of conception,” said Congressman Burlison. “The Life at Conception Act uses Congress’ constitutional authority to define personhood, fulfilling our moral and legal obligation to safeguard the lives of the unborn.”
The 14th Amendment states, “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” The Life at Conception Act ensures this promise applies to the unborn, recognizing them as persons with equal protection under the law.
Congressman Burlison pointed out that the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade but left unresolved the vital question of personhood. “This Act fills that gap by making it clear that unborn children are human beings entitled to protection under the Constitution,” he said.
Read the full press release.
So far 68 Republican reps are cosponsors.
Burlison appeared here earlier this month when he claimed that the FBI “enticed” rioters to attack police at the US Capitol. Last year he declared that Biden would be “jacked up on Mountain Dew” during his debate with Trump.
Also last year Burlison was among 26 GOP House reps who refused to vote for a resolution condemning white supremacy. He first appeared here in 2014 when as a Missouri state rep he shot literal holes into a copy of a gun control bill.
I will always fight for our Second Amendment rights.
Always. https://t.co/lakx4rQCUj
— Rep. Eric Burlison (@RepEricBurlison) January 28, 2025