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Congressman Biggs Signs Discharge Petition for 'Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act'

April 2, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Biggs signed the discharge petition on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to force a vote on the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:

"Democrats have rejected over two dozen Republican pleas to bring up this pro-life bill for a vote. Today, Republicans stand for babies who are born alive. I am privileged to join Whip Steve Scalise and Congresswoman Ann Wagner in their efforts to protect all life. I hope reasonable Democrats will join us to demand an up-or-down vote on this vital piece of legislation.

"I have always prioritized life issues throughout my entire tenure in public service. However, this bill isn't just about the unborn; it's about babies who have survived abortions, who are fighting to survive. These babies deserve protection from their government to ensure that they grow up to realize their God-given potentials. The tide is turning in this country, and I pray that, under President Trump's leadership, we continue to celebrate more pro-life victories."

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.