By Anne Reed

An important pro-life bill known as H.R.7, or “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023,” was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives on January 9, 2023. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and is currently in Committee review before consideration by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R).

The legislation is designed to prohibit the following:

The use of federal funds for abortions
The use of federal funds for health coverage that includes abortions (Such restrictions also extend to the use of funds in Washington D.C.s budget.)
Abortions from being performed in a federal health care facility or by a federal employee

Similar to the Hyde Amendment

Historically, similar language has been found in the Hyde Amendment. Both make exception for cases of rape, incest, or where a physical disorder, injury, or illness endangers a woman’s life unless an abortion is performed.

Because the language of the Hyde Amendment is reviewed annually in appropriations bills for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other federal agencies, it is unstable at best.

“The abortion cartel has been successful in utilizing loopholes in the federal system, forcing taxpayers to fund its money-making, baby-killing scheme for many years,” said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. “It is time for this to come to an end once and for all. As pro-lifers, we need to work together to make it happen.”

What is different about H.R.7?

H.R.7 makes the Hyde Amendment restrictions permanent and extends the restrictions to all federal funds, rather than applying only to specific agencies. The broadening effect of this legislation is consequential.

For example, Operation Rescue has worked for several months with a resident of Toledo, Ohio, who, along with many of the city’s citizens, are concerned about the city council considering a vote to allocate $100,000 to the Aggie Fund, an organization with a sole purpose of funding abortions.

The proposed funds were originally secured by the city through a federal grant specifically for COVID relief efforts. If H.R.7. becomes law, the ambiguity concerning such a transfer of federal funds would be a thing of the past.

Equipping You for Action

“H.R.7 is in its early stage, and it is imperative that we move on this now,” said Newman.

Originally, 104 U.S. representatives cosponsored the bill, and 34 more have signed on as cosponsors since January 9.

In other words, 62 percent of Republicans have thrown in their support for H.R.7. However, the remaining 38 percent (82 Republican representatives) have yet to confirm their support for this legislation that would prevent taxpayers from being forced to pay for abortions. And some of the detractors will surprise you.

Operation Rescue has done the legwork and provided you with the contact information for the representatives who have failed to sponsor H.R.7 in each state. They are categorized by new members and incumbents and whether they failed to sponsor H.R.7 last year and this year. Phone numbers for their district office(s) are provided.

These legislators need to hear from you, their constituents – the voters who put them in office.

Following are some helpful tips as pro-lifers join forces and insist that public servants do just that…serve:

Call your district office, if available, rather than the D.C. office. (If multiple phone numbers are listed for your district, call the closest to your location.)

Ask to speak to a legislative assistant.

Provide your address to make it clear you are a constituent.

Remind the staffer that a 2021 poll conducted by the Knights of Columbus found that 58 percent of all Americans (regardless of political party) oppose the use of taxpayer funds for abortion in the U.S., and 77 percent oppose or strongly oppose using taxpayer dollars for abortion overseas.

State your convictions concerning abortion and, if applicable, remind the assistant of the representative’s previously stated position on the sanctity of human life and his or her promise to protect the unborn.

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Alabama

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. Dale Strong (R-AL-5): Decatur: 256-355-9400 | Huntsville: 256-551-0190

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL-2): Troy: 334-465-7244 | Dothan: 334-547-6630 | Wetumpka: 334-478-6330 | Andalusia: 334-428-1129

Arkansas

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4): Hot Springs: 501-609-9796 | El Dorado: 870-864-8946 | Ozark: 479-667-0075 | Pine Bluff: 870-536-8178

Arizona

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6): Tucson: (520) 881-3588

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5): Mesa: 480-699-8239

Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ-1): Scottsdale: 480-946-2411

California

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. John Duarte (R-CA-13): Turlock: (209) 226-6880

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA-3): Rocklin: 916-724-2575; 1

Incumbent(s) who did not cosponsor H.R.7 in the last or current Congress

Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23): Hisperia:(760) 247-1815

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA-41: Corona: 951-277-0042

Rep. Mike Garcia (R-CA-27): Antelope Valley: 661-839-0532 | Santa Clarita Valley: 661-568-4855

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-20): Bakersfield: 661-327-3611

Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA-45): Cypress: 714-960-6483

Rep. David Valadao (R-CA-22): Bakersfield: 661-864-7736 | Hanford: 559-460-6070

Colorado

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO-4): Castle Rock: 720-639-9165

Florida

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL-4): Fernandina Beach: 904-557-9550 | Green Cove Springs: 904-557-9550

Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL-15): DC: (202) 225-5626 (No District # Listed)

Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL-7): Lake Mary: 407-638-7900 | Port Orange: 386-238-9711

Incumbent(s) who did not cosponsor H.R.7 in the last or current Congress

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27): Miami: 305-668-2285 | Cutler Bay: 305-668-2285 | Palmetto Bay: 305-668-2285

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL-3): Ocala: 352-421-9052 | Gainesville: 352-505-0838

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19): Collier County (Naples): 239-252-6224 | Lee County (Cape Coral): 239-599-6033

Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-FL-28): Miami: 305-222-0160 | Florida City: 305-222-0160 | Key West: 305-292-4485

Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17): Sarasota, Venice, Puna Gorda: 941-499-3214

Georgia

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA-10): Monroe: 770-207-1776

Incumbent(s) who did not cosponsor H.R.7 in the last or current Congress

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA-14): Dalton: 706-226-5320

Iowa

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA-3): Des Moines: 515-400-8180 | Ottumwa: 641-220-9641 | Creston: 641-220-9093

Indiana

Incumbent(s) who did not cosponsor H.R.7 in the last or current Congress

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN-5): Noblesville: 317-848-0201 | Muncie: 765- 639-0671

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN-4): Danville: 317-563-5567

Kentucky

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. James Comer (R-KY-1): Madisonville: 260-487-9509 | Paducah: 270-408-1865 | Tompkinsville: 270-487-9509

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY-4): Northern KY: 859-426-0800 | LaGrange: 502-265-9119

Louisiana

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA-1): Ponchatoula: 985-340-2185 | Houma: 985-879-2300 | Mandeville: 985-893-9064 | Metarie: 504-837-1259

Michigan

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. John James (R-MI-10): Warren: 586-498-7122

Minnesota

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Thomas “Tom” Emmer (R-MN-6): DC: (202) 225-5626 (No District # Listed)

Missouri

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO-4): DC: (202) 225-2876 (No District # Listed)

Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO-7): Springfield: 417-889-1800 | Joplin: 417-781-1041

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO-6): Hannibal: 573-221-3400 | Kansas City: 816-792-3976 | St. Joseph: 816-749-0800 | Troy:636-622-7106

Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO-8): DC: 202-225-4404 (No District # Listed)

Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO-2): Ballwin: 636-231-1001, 636-779-5449

Montana

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT-1): DC: (202) 225-5628 (No District # Listed)

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT-2): Helena: 406-502-1435 | Billings: 406-413-6720 | Great Falls: 406-770-6260

North Carolina

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC-3): Greenville: 252-931-1003 | Jacksonville: 910-937-6929 | Manteo: 252-230-3549 | New Bern: 252-636-6612

Nebraska

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2): 402-938-0300

New Jersey

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ-7): Bernardsville: 908-547-3307

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-2): Northfield: 609-625-5008

Nevada

Incumbent(s) who did not cosponsor H.R.7 in the last or current Congress

Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV-2): Reno 775-686-5760

New York

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-4): Garden City: 516-739-3008

Rep. Nicholas Lalota (R-NY-1): Rocky Point: 631-289-1097 |Huntington: 631-289-1097

Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY-17): Pearl River: 845-201-2060

Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19): Broome County607-242-0200 | Leeds: 518-625-2100,

Rep. George Santos (R-NY-3): Douglaston: 718-631-0400

Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY-22): Syracuse: 315-233-4333 | Itica: 315-731-0713

Incumbent(s) who did not cosponsor H.R.7 in the last or current Congress

Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-2): Patchogue: 202-225-7896

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11): Staten Island: 718-568-2870 | Brooklyn: 718-306-1620

Ohio

Incumbent(s) who did not cosponsor H.R.7 in the last or current Congress

Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH-15): Columbus: 614-927-6902

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH-8): Butler (2): 937-339-1524, 513-779-5400 | Hamilton: 513-779-5400

Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH-6): Marietta: 740-376-0868 | Mahoning Valley: 330-967-7312

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH-4): Lima: 419-999-6455 | Mansfield: 419-982-8045

Oklahoma

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK-4): Ada: 580-436-5375 | Lawton: 480-357-2131 | Norman: 405-329-6500

Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK-1): Tulsa: 918-935-3222

Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK-3): DC: (202) 225-5565 (No District # Listed)

Oregon

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-5): Oregon City: 503-387-8651

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR-2): Medford: 541-776-4646 | Ontario: 541-709-2040

Pennsylvania

Incumbent(s) who did not cosponsor H.R.7 in the last or current Congress

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1): Langhorne: 215-579-8102

Tennessee

Incumbent(s) who did not cosponsor H.R.7 in the last or current Congress

Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-4): Murfreesboro: 615-896-1986 | Winchester: 931-962-3180

Texas

New member(s) who did not cosponsor

Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX-15): DC: (202) 225-9901 (No District # Listed)

Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX-38): Houston: 832-357-0555 | Tomball: 346-246-7355

Rep. Keith Self (R-TX-3): 801-922-5400

Incumbent(s) who did not cosponsor H.R.7 in the last or current Congress

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX-10): Austin: 512-473-2357 | College Station: 979-431-6480

Incumbents(s) who cosponsored H.R.7 in the last Congress but did not this Congress

Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19): Lubbock: 806-763-1611 | Abilene: 325-675-9779

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23): Fort Stockton: 432-299-6200 | Uvalde: 830-333-7410 | San Antonio: 210-806-9920 | Socorro: 915-990-1500 | Del Rio: 830-308-6200

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX-22): Richmond: 346-762-6600

Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX-21): Austin: 512-871-5959 | Kerrville: 830-896-0154 | San Antonio: 210-821-5024

Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX-25): Arlington: 682-218-5965 | Cleburne: 817-774-2575