Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) introduced The Ending Chemical Abortion Act on Thursday, seeking to end chemical abortions using the abortion pill.
“Chemical abortions not only end a human life but pose a serious risk to the lives of the mothers. The FDA has failed to protect women and unborn children for over 20 years. In 2021, it went even further and eliminated the in-person dispensing requirement. This decision has led to an overwhelming increase in chemical abortion-related ER visits, health complications, and even deaths,” Ogles reportedly said while flanked by pro-life students and legislators at a press conference near the U.S. Capitol. “It’s a tragedy that the Biden Administration and the FDA would put their radical pro-choice agenda ahead of the health and safety of women and girls across the country.”
“I’m taking a stand against the irresponsibility of the Democrats and working to protect women and girls across America,” he said. “I’m taking a stand for life because, born or unborn, every single person is uniquely and wonderfully made. It’s not merely a political issue; it’s a moral duty to uphold the sanctity of life. I am committed to safeguarding the innocent and voiceless in our society.”
Mifeprex, known as the abortion pill, which can be ordered online, has spiked in usage since Roe V. Wade was overturned last year and states began outlawing abortion.
But the abortion pill can be unsafe. It has a death rate that is 10 times higher than that of a surgical abortion, according to a PubMed study published in 2009.
LifeNews reported in 2019 that at least 24 women have died from the drug since 2000.
“Even if you support abortion, that’s not an argument in favor of the distribution of these drugs,” said Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins at the bill’s introduction event. “Making it easier to sell them is not only an abuser’s dream scenario, but it also outsources all the problems to young women, who are likely not able to fully process their risk and some of whom have died once exposed.”
“No woman needs to be exposed to these horrific drugs. Students for Life Action is proud to stand with Rep. Andy Ogles, and the growing number of sponsors in the House and soon the Senate, to prevent the untimely deaths of expectant mothers and their preborn children.”
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Pete D’Abrosca is a reporter at The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network. Follow Pete on X / Twitter.
Photo “Andy Ogles” by Andy Ogles.
