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Why do they even need a database of pregnant women? I get that GOP is trying to take away a woman’s autonomy and all that, but what’s the official public reason they’re giving?
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/may/16/tweets/would-sen-katie-britts-bill-create-a-national-regi/
Per this, she didn't attempt to create a database and it's a false statement going around.
Thank you for posting this link. Good to know. The text includes this:
Q: Does the bill also prohibit organizations that are against abortions?
The main point of the bill is to provide grants to organizations that provide resources for pregnant people. The bill specifically excludes organizations that offer abortion services from receiving those grants.