House OKs ‘Conscience Protection Act’

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted Wednesday to adopt H.R. 4828, the Conscience Protection Act, to ensure that health care providers are not required to participate in abortions if it violates their beliefs.

The legislation protects hospitals, doctors, nurses, and insurance plans from having to carry out, assist, or fund the procedure if they have conscientious objections.

“Doctors and nurses enter into the health care field to save lives, and it’s not surprising that many object to participating in any action where they are taking them,” said Latta. “For many, being required to take part in such a brutal procedure violates the Hippocratic Oath. No one should be required to violate their conscience.”