Cravaack Supports Continued Abortion Restrictions

8th District Congressman Chip Cravaack voted in favor of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. The legislation establishes a permanent, government-wide prohibition on taxpayer subsidies for abortion and abortion coverage.

Cravaack claims the Hyde amendment, which prevents certain types of taxpayer funding for abortion is effective but incomplete.  The new legislation would put in place a permanent, government-wide prohibition on taxpayer subsidies for abortion and ensures no abortion will receive special tax treatment.

Cravaack says it does not affect how women with extenuating circumstances are able to pay for their care.  It does not apply to abortions in cases of rape, incest or life-threatening physical condition of the mother. It also does not apply to treatment of injury, infection or other health problems resulting from an abortion.