Senate Votes on Born-Alive Protection Act

The Senate is facing pressure to take action on the rising incidence of adolescent pregnancies, particularly among those under 15, as highlighted by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD). The CPD reported a 6.6% increase in live births among very young adolescent mothers, urging for the passage of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill, which aims to implement comprehensive sexuality education in schools. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers, led by Senator James Lankford, are reintroducing the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act to ensure that infants born alive after failed abortions receive necessary medical care. This legislation has garnered strong support among Republicans, who frame it as a moral imperative. The bill emphasizes that no child should be left without care simply due to their circumstances at birth. The ongoing legislative discussions highlight contrasting views on reproductive rights and parental involvement in children's lives.