WASHINGTON – National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) announced on Friday that U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) will serve as the keynote speaker for the Pro-Life Champions Luncheon at the 54th Annual National Right to Life Conference. The luncheon will take place at noon on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park in Overland Park, Kansas.

“Senator Pete Ricketts has been a steadfast warrior for the unborn, consistently championing the cause of life both as Nebraska’s 40th Governor and now as a United States Senator,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “His unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable among us, unborn children, has made him a true pro-life leader and an inspiration to advocates across the nation.”

“Senator Ricketts embodies the courage and dedication we celebrate at the Champions Luncheon,” Tobias continued. “His leadership in Nebraska and on the national stage has advanced the pro-life cause, saving countless lives and strengthening our movement. We are honored to have him address our attendees as we gather to honor those who give voice to the voiceless.” 

Senator Ricketts will speak at noon at the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park on June 20, 2025. To register for the conference and the Pro-Life Champions Luncheon to hear Senator Ricketts’ powerful message and honor the champions of our movement visit www.nrlconvention.com.

For media credentials, contact the NRLC Communications Department at mediarelations@nrlc.org or complete the form found here.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of 50 state right-to-life affiliates, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. NRLC works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.