WASHINGTON – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed Iowa’s law protecting unborn children from abortion after the heartbeat has been detected.

The Iowa General Assembly passed the bill late Tuesday night in a special legislative session. The bill passed in a vote of 56 to 34 in the Iowa House and 32 to 17 in the Iowa Senate.

“We praise Governor Kim Reynolds, pro-life members of the Iowa legislature, and pro-life leaders across the state,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “We also praise our Iowa affiliate, Iowa Right to Life, for their hard work in passing this law which will protect unborn children.”

On July 5, pro-life Governor Kim Reynolds called for the special legislative session in response to the June 16 Iowa Supreme Court’s 3-3 decision regarding a lower court injunction against Iowa’s 2018 Fetal Heartbeat Law. The 2018 law was designed to protect unborn babies from abortion after the heartbeat has been detected. The split decision by the Iowa Supreme Court allows a lower court injunction against the 2018 law to stand.

“Iowa Right to Life wants to thank pro-life champions Governor Kim Reynolds and the pro-life members of the Iowa legislature,” said Kristi Judkins, executive director of Iowa Right to Life. “They were committed to seeing this legislation pass and we honor them! We are proud to stand beside Governor Reynolds, the pro-life legislators, and members of our Iowa Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders.”

Continued Judkins, “The mission of our adversaries is to see more babies killed by abortion, but we will continue to advocate for life and will not stop fighting until abortion becomes unthinkable. We want to see lives saved and women no longer placed in harm’s way because of abortion.”

Today’s signing brings forward a Fetal Heartbeat Law and places it under the guidelines rendered in the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Jackson Amendment Would Prevent Taxpayer Funds
From Being Used to Pay for Abortion Travel

WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 in a vote of 219 to 210.

On Thursday, an amendment offered by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from paying for or reimbursing expenses relating to elective abortion passed in a vote of 221 to 213.

“We praise House GOP leadership for their work in preventing taxpayer funds from illegally being used to pay for or reimburse expenses related to abortion travel,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “The Biden Administration has shown repeatedly that it thinks taxpayers are a never-ending source of funds for its abortion agenda.”

Continued Tobias, “The Jackson Amendment in the NDAA prevents the Biden Administration from circumventing established law.”

Federal law (10 U.S.C. § 1093) has long prevented the Department of Defense (DOD) from using funds to perform elective abortions and prevented the DOD from using its facilities to provide abortions. On October 20, 2022, the Biden Administration’s DOD published a memorandum directing the DOD to pay the travel and transportation costs for military members and dependents who travel to obtain elective abortions.

The federal prohibition against DOD funding of elective abortion clearly extends to funding for any item related to abortion, such as travel and transportation, which has been the case for the entire life of the funding prohibition.

The Jackson Amendment:

• Clarifies and explains federal law (10 U.S.C. § 1093) that prevents DOD funding from being used to perform elective abortions and prohibits DOD facilities from being used to provide abortions.
• Repeals the October 20, 2022 memorandum.
• Amends federal law to clarify that the DOD may not pay for the licensure of healthcare professionals in a state if the purpose is to provide abortions.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Amendment Would Prevent Taxpayer Funds
From Being Used to Pay for Abortion Travel

WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives continued debate on H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024.

An amendment offered by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from paying for or reimbursing expenses relating to elective abortion passed in a vote of 221 to 213.

“We thank Representative Ronny Jackson for his efforts to prevent the illegal use of taxpayer funds to pay for or reimburse expenses related to abortion,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life.

Continued Tobias, “Contrary to remarks made on the House floor, Republicans are not the ones trying to change the status quo. It is the Biden Administration wanting to dip into the pockets of taxpayers and illegally use that money to pay for abortion travel.”

Federal law (10 U.S.C. § 1093) has long prevented the Department of Defense (DOD) from using funds to perform elective abortions and prevented the DOD from using its facilities to provide abortions. On October 20, 2022, the Biden Administration’s DOD published a memorandum directing the DOD to pay the travel and transportation costs for military members and dependents who travel to obtain elective abortions.

The federal prohibition against DOD funding of elective abortion clearly extends to funding for any item related to abortion, such as travel and transportation, which has been the case for the entire life of the funding prohibition.

The amendment would:

• Clarify and explain federal law (10 U.S.C. § 1093) that prevents DOD funding from being used to perform elective abortions and prohibits DOD facilities from being used to provide abortions.
• Repeal the October 20, 2022 memorandum.
• Amend federal law to clarify that the DOD may not pay for the licensure of healthcare professionals in a state if the purpose is to provide abortions.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON (12:30 AM) – Late tonight, the Iowa General Assembly met in a special legislative session to pass legislation protecting unborn children from abortion after the heartbeat has been detected.

The bill passed in a vote of 56 to 34 in the Iowa House and 32 to 17 in the Iowa Senate.

“We thank Governor Kim Reynolds and the pro-life members of the Iowa legislature who are champions for the right to life,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “We also thank our affiliate Iowa Right to Life as well as pro-life people across the state of Iowa for their commitment and hard work toward protecting unborn children.”

On July 5, pro-life Governor Kim Reynolds called for the special legislative session in response to the June 15 Iowa Supreme Court’s 3-3 decision regarding a lower court injunction against Iowa’s 2018 Fetal Heartbeat Law. The 2018 law was designed to protect unborn babies from abortion after the heartbeat has been detected. The split decision by the Iowa Supreme Court allows a lower court injunction against the 2018 law to stand.

Tuesday’s vote in the Iowa legislature brings forward a Fetal Heartbeat Law and places it under the guidelines rendered in the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON – The following is a statement from Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life:

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Margie Montgomery, our long-time friend and colleague who went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, July 4. Margie was co-founder of Kentucky Right to Life and served as the executive director of Kentucky Right to Life from 1974 to 2020. Margie also served as Kentucky’s representative to the National Right to Life board of directors from 1976 to 2022.

Margie’s passion to protect the most vulnerable among us fueled her work over the years to see Roe v. Wade overturned. Margie was one of the giants in the pro-life movement and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with her family and loved ones.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Governor Reynolds Calls for Special Legislative Session

WASHINGTON – Pro-life Governor Kim Reynolds is calling a special legislative session on July 11 to enact new legislation protecting unborn children.

The governor’s action is in response to the June 15 Iowa Supreme Court’s 3-3 decision regarding a lower court injunction against Iowa’s 2018 Fetal Heartbeat Law. The 2018 law was designed to protect unborn babies from abortion after the heartbeat has been detected. The split decision by the Iowa Supreme Court allows a lower court injunction against the law to stand.

“Governor Kim Reynolds is a champion for the right to life,” said Carol Tobias. “We praise her and thank her for her dedication and commitment to the right to life and to the goal of seeing unborn children protected in our laws.”

In her remarks regarding the special session, Governor Reynolds said,

I believe the pro-life movement is the most important human rights cause of our time. Not only will I continue to fight against the inhumanity of abortion, but I will also remain committed to supporting women in planning for motherhood, promoting fatherhood and parenting, and continuing policies that encourage strong families. These are the most essential building blocks of our society, and they are what will keep the foundation of our state and country strong for generations to come.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON — National Right to Life announced its endorsement of Delbert Hosemann for re-election as Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi.

“National Right to Life is pleased to endorse Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann for re-election,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “Throughout his career in public service, Lieutenant Governor Hosemann has demonstrated strong leadership on behalf of unborn children and their mothers.”

Delbert Hosemann supports protections for unborn children and their mothers, and he opposes using Mississippi tax dollars to pay for abortions. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson, Hosemann appointed a study group to hold hearings, hear testimony, and draft legislation related to issues facing women, children, and families in Mississippi, including adoption, foster care, child support, and maternal and child healthcare. In December, the group unveiled a series of proposals, much of which has since been signed into law.

“Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann is deeply committed to building a culture of life,” said Tobias. “With his leadership, Mississippi can continue to make historic progress in protecting life and making abortion unthinkable.”

Delbert Hosemann is also endorsed by Mississippi Right to Life, the state affiliate of National Right to Life.

“Our endorsement is recognition of your years of dedicated service in defense of human life for innocent unborn babies, the elderly, and those with disabilities,” said Barbara Whitehead, president of Mississippi Right to Life. “We appreciate your 100 percent pro-life commitment and 100 percent pro-life voting record through the years.”

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Condemns the Actions of the Biden Administration and Pro-abortion Allies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

“With the Dobbs decision, the Court correctly decided that a right to abortion is not in the Constitution,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “Dobbs gives the people, through their elected representatives, a voice in protecting the right to life.”

Shockingly, there are those in our society and leaders in our government who have doubled down on promoting and protecting unlimited abortions. On Friday, June 23, while attendees at the National Right to Life Convention were listening to Benjamin Watson, former NFL tight end, pro-life speaker and author, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were being lauded and endorsed for re-election by several major pro-abortion groups for being “champions” of unlimited abortion.

“One year later, instead of working to protect innocent human lives and working to create safety nets for women in need, pro-abortion groups and their sympathizers, including the Biden-Harris administration, have worked to protect unlimited abortions and the abortionists who do them,” continued Tobias.

In a statement, the Biden-Harris administration flaunted its commitment to unlimited abortion by outlining actions it has taken or will be taking. These actions include protecting abortionists from lawsuits, defending chemical abortions in the courts, expanding abortion coverage in health care plans under the Affordable Care Act, and pushing for taxpayer funding of abortions.

In addition, the Biden-Harris administration has:

• strongly supported the radical Women’s Health Protection Act which would essentially remove all legal protections for unborn children on the federal and state level and prevent future protections for unborn children;
• supported eliminating the Hyde Amendment which prevents the use of federal funds to pay for abortions except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother;
• has taken actions to advance access to abortion, including an effort to illegally fund elective abortions at Veterans Affairs medical centers and pay for travel with taxpayer dollars through the Department of Defense;
• has pursued illegal action in promoting the mailing of chemical abortion drugs.

“The Biden administration has spared no effort in promoting unlimited abortion with no thought of the innocent unborn child or the safety of her mother,” said Tobias.

For more information on the Biden-Harris administration’s record on abortion, please contact mediarelations@nrlc.org

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

The following is a statement from Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life:

National Right to Life thanks the House Appropriations Committee for their work fighting back against the radical abortion agenda of the Biden Administration.  The Committee voted to block the Biden Administration from funding elective abortions at Veterans Affairs medical centers with taxpayer dollars.  The Committee also included a provision to stop the illegal actions of the FDA in regards to mailing chemical abortion drugs.  In addition, the 2024 Defense Appropriations bill would block the Department of Defense from paying for abortion travel in violation of the long-standing policy against funding elective abortion with taxpayer money.  The Biden Administration is using every lever of power at its disposal to promote abortion with no thought of the innocent unborn children who would die.  National Right to Life is grateful to House appropriators for their work, and strongly supports these provisions becoming law.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON – In a newly updated document, 1 to 1000: How to ensure the health and flourishing of women, children, and society, National Right to Life and Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Global Outreach (MCCL GO) released new findings during the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland.

As noted in 1 to 1000, “the first 1,000 days in the life of a human being—from conception to the second birthday—dramatically shape the rest of a child’s life. They are also critical to the well-being of mothers. Prioritizing this window of time will save lives, improve health, and contribute substantially to sustainable development.”

“Research has shown that the first 1,000 days are critical for both mother and child,” stated MCCL GO President Scott Fischbach. “Quality health care for mothers and babies needs to be prioritized before and during pregnancy, childbirth, and for two years afterward.”

This year’s theme at the World Health Assembly was “health for all” but, as the document notes, health care is elusive for millions of children and their mothers.

According to the report, worldwide it is “estimated 2.4 million children died within the first month of life in 2020, and most of those deaths were preventable.”

The document also draws attention to the tragic number of maternal deaths, estimated at 287,000 in 2020, with

“[M]ost of them in the developing world and especially in sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. These deaths can be prevented with basic care before, during and after childbirth—including antenatal care and nutrition, skilled birth attendants, emergency obstetric care, sanitation and clean water.”

“When the focus is on clean water, sanitation, nutrition, and access to good medical care, mothers and their children thrive,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life.

The document, produced by Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Global Outreach (MCCL GO), a U.N.-accredited non-governmental organization, was released jointly with the National Right to Life Educational Trust Fund, a U.N.-accredited non-governmental organization.

The document is available in English and in Spanish.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON – On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. In the Court’s judgment, elected representatives—not the courts—can enact abortion-related policies. These policies include protecting both preborn children and their mothers.

In the President’s Column for the June issue of NRLNews, National Right to Life President Carol Tobias outlines the “unique and transformative role” the federal government has on the abortion issue.

“Most pro-life laws and policies are being enacted at the state level,” writes Tobias. “However, the federal government, from the executive branch to the U.S. Congress, is uniquely positioned, and has both the opportunity and the responsibility, to protect the most vulnerable members of the human family.”

Tobias continues, “[W]e urge all lawmakers, as well as candidates for Congress and the presidency, to embrace the unique and transformative role the federal government has in advancing life-affirming policy in the United States.”

The article includes several ways the federal government can work to protect preborn babies and their mothers, including:

• Ensuring that no taxpayer dollars are used to pay for abortion or subsidize health plans that cover or promote abortion, either in the U.S. or in other countries, and eliminating to the extent possible taxpayer funding of abortion providers.

• Requiring the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect meaningful data and publish reports on abortion in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, (e.g., the number of abortions performed, the age of the mother and preborn child, complications and deaths arising from such procedures.)

• Protecting the conscience rights of health care personnel and entities who do not wish to perform or participate in any part of the abortion process.

The complete article can be found here.

Reporters interested in speaking with Carol Tobias or another spokesperson on this or other issues, please contact the Communications staff at mediarelations@nrlc.org.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON – On Friday, June 23rd, National Right to Life’s 52nd convention begins at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During the 2-day convention, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from dozens of speakers in a variety of workshops and general sessions. The convention opens with a prayer breakfast and closes with a banquet.

WHAT:

52nd Annual National Right to Life Convention

WHERE:

Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport Hotel
1111 Airport Blvd.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15231

WHEN:

Friday, June 23 – Saturday, June 24, 2023

WHO:

Featured speakers include:

Seth Dillon, The Babylon Bee CEO
Erik Rosales, EWTN News Nightly Capitol Hill Correspondent
Benjamin Watson, Former NFL tight end, pro-life speaker and author
National Right to Life President Carol Tobias
Olivia Gans Turner, co-founder of Women Exploited by Abortion and former director of American Victims of Abortion (A.V.A.)
Alex Schadenberg, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition President
Writer, author, and bioethics expert Wesley J. Smith, J.D., Discovery Institute & Humanize Podcast Host
Tom Glessner J.D., National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) Founder and President
Lauren Eden, Abortion Survivors Network
Amy Ford, Embrace Grace President

Reporters who intend to cover the convention MUST have credentials* to attend the convention. To register for credentials, please visit http://www.nrlc.org/communications/pressreg/ or contact Andrew Bair in the NRLC Communications Department at (202) 626-8825 or email mediarelations@nrlc.org.

*Reporters can check in and pick up their credentials in room Allegheny A at the hotel where the NRLC press room for the convention will be located.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON – Today, pro-life Governor Henry McMaster signed South Carolina’s Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act.

“We thank and praise pro-life Governor McMaster for signing the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “South Carolina’s new law will save hundreds of lives each month. We also praise our South Carolina affiliate, South Carolina Citizens for Life, for their hard work and diligence in seeing this bill pass and become law.”

On Tuesday, by a vote of 27-19, the South Carolina Senate approved the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act (S474). Tuesday’s vote was the final legislative action needed to protect unborn children in South Carolina when the fetal heartbeat can be detected. On May 16, the South Carolina House passed the law by a vote of 82-33.

“We applaud Governor Henry McMaster, a long-time pro-life supporter for signing into law the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act,” said Lisa Van Riper, president of South Carolina Citizens for Life. “This act not only protects unborn children with a detectable heartbeat from abortion on demand, but also signals that the child in the womb is a welcome member of our society.”

Representative John McCravy (R-Greenwood), Chairman of the House Family Caucus, said it is anticipated that the abortion industry will file an immediate legal challenge to the new law.

According to the South Carolina State Department of Health and Environmental Control, there are approximately 1,000 abortions per month—largely due to out-of-state abortion traffic. Enactment of the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act is expected to reduce the number of abortions occurring in South Carolina to 200-250 per month.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, by a vote of 27-19 the South Carolina Senate approved the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act (S474). The bill now goes to Governor Henry McMaster for his signature.

Tuesday’s vote was the final legislative action needed to protect unborn children in South Carolina when the fetal heartbeat can be detected. On May 16, the South Carolina House passed the law by a vote of 82-33.

“South Carolina’s law will protect hundreds of lives each month,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “Our South Carolina affiliate, South Carolina Citizens for Life, was at the forefront in seeing this bill pass the legislature. We congratulate them on their diligence, hard work, and a job well done.”

Representative John McCravy (R-Greenwood), Chairman of the House Family Caucus, said the bill could be signed as early as Wednesday or Thursday. He said it is anticipated that the abortion industry will file an immediate legal challenge.

According to the South Carolina State Department of Health and Environmental Control, there are approximately 1,000 abortions per month—largely due to out-of-state abortion traffic. Enactment of the Fetal Heartbeat Act would reduce the number of abortions occurring in South Carolina to 200-250 per month.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON – On Friday, June 23^rd, National Right to Life’s 52^nd convention begins at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During the 2-day convention, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from dozens of speakers in a variety of workshops and general sessions. The convention opens with a prayer breakfast and closes with a banquet.

WHAT:     

52^nd Annual National Right to Life Convention

WHERE:

Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport Hotel

1111 Airport Blvd.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15231

WHEN:

Friday, June 23 – Saturday, June 24, 2023

WHO:

Featured speakers include:

Seth Dillon, The Babylon Bee CEO

Erik Rosales, EWTN News Nightly Capitol Hill Correspondent

Benjamin Watson, Former NFL tight end, pro-life speaker and author

National Right to Life President Carol Tobias

Olivia Gans Turner, co-founder of Women Exploited by Abortion and former director of American Victims of Abortion (A.V.A.)

Alex Schadenberg, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition President

Writer, author, and bioethics expert Wesley J. Smith, J.D., Discovery Institute & Humanize Podcast Host

Tom Glessner J.D., National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) Founder and President

Lauren Eden, Abortion Survivors Network

Amy Ford, Embrace Grace President

Reporters who intend to cover the convention MUST have credentials* to attend the convention. To register for credentials, please visit http://www.nrlc.org/communications/pressreg/ or contact Andrew Bair in the NRLC Communications Department at (202) 626-8825 or email mediarelations@nrlc.org.

*Reporters can check in and pick up their credentials in room Allegheny A at the hotel where the NRLC press room for the convention will be located.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.