Jordan Introduces the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act
January 26, 2012
This week, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) introduced H.R. 3805, the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act, in the second session of the 112th Congress.
To date, there are approximately 1.2 million abortions per year in the United States, totaling over 50 million since Roe v Wade. A tireless defender of life, Rep. Jordan believes this legislation will empower women with information and provide them the opportunity to make a truly informed decision.
With the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act, a doctor would be required to perform an ultrasound on a pregnant woman and provide an accompanying explanation and display of the results. The physician's description would provide information on the size of the unborn child, its heartbeat and the presence of limbs and internal organs. This information would be entirely voluntary to the patient, who would not be compelled to view the images. In the 22 states that already have this law, it has proven to be an effective tool to reduce the number of abortions.
Said Jordan, "This visual invites a deeper reflection on the humanity of the unborn child. We believe the compelling image will result in more children having the gift of life."
To date, there are approximately 1.2 million abortions per year in the United States, totaling over 50 million since Roe v Wade. A tireless defender of life, Rep. Jordan believes this legislation will empower women with information and provide them the opportunity to make a truly informed decision.
With the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act, a doctor would be required to perform an ultrasound on a pregnant woman and provide an accompanying explanation and display of the results. The physician's description would provide information on the size of the unborn child, its heartbeat and the presence of limbs and internal organs. This information would be entirely voluntary to the patient, who would not be compelled to view the images. In the 22 states that already have this law, it has proven to be an effective tool to reduce the number of abortions.
Said Jordan, "This visual invites a deeper reflection on the humanity of the unborn child. We believe the compelling image will result in more children having the gift of life."
Issues:Pro-Life and Family Issues