¶ Garbarino Voted For The “Supporting Pregnant And Parenting Women And Families Act,” Which Allocated TANF Funding To Anti-Abortion Centers
1/18/24: Garbarino Voted For “Supporting Pregnant And Parenting Women And Families Act.” In 2024, according to Congress.gov, Rep. Andrew Garbarino voted for H.R.6918, “Supporting Pregnant And Parenting Women And Families Act.” The bill passed in the House by 214-208 votes. The bill ultimately died in the Senate. [Congress.gov – H.R.6918, 1/9/24, Roll No. 17, 1/18/24]
- The “Supporting Pregnant And Parenting Women And Families Act” Allocated TANF Funding To Pregnancy Resource Centers. According to the “Supporting Pregnant And Parenting Women And Families Act,” H.R.6945, “This bill provides statutory authority for states to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for pregnancy centers that (1) support protecting the life of the mother and the unborn child; and (2) offer resources and services to mothers, fathers, and families, including relationship counseling, prenatal and pregnancy education, pregnancy testing, diapers, baby clothes, and material supports.” [Congress.gov – H.R.6918, 1/9/24]
Garbarino Co-Sponsored The “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.” [U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 21, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Co-Sponsored 1/15/25, Introduced 1/3/25]
- The “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” Would Require Health Care Providers To Give The Same Level Of Care To A Fetus “Born Alive” During An Attempted Abortion As Any Other Newborn. According to Michigan Independent, “Republican lawmakers have introduced a number of anti-abortion bills since the start of the new Congress on Jan. 3. The bill introduced most recently is H.R. 21, called the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Abortion rights supporters and medical professionals say that the bill is misleading. H.R. 21 would require that health care providers give the same level of medical care to an infant ‘born alive’ during an attempted abortion as any other newborn and that the infant be ‘immediately transported and admitted to a hospital.’” [Michigan Independent, 1/28/25]
- The “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” Would Impose A Fine And Up To 5 Years In Jail If Medical Providers Failed To Comply. According to Michigan Independent, “H.R. 21 would require that health care providers give the same level of medical care to an infant ‘born alive’ during an attempted abortion as any other newborn and that the infant be ‘immediately transported and admitted to a hospital.’ The legislation imposes a fine and up to five years behind bars or both for providers if they fail to comply.” [Michigan Independent, 1/28/25]
2019: Garbarino Voted Against The "Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act.” In 2019, according to New York State Assembly, Andrew Garbarino voted against NYS Bill No. S00659A, "Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act” The bill passed the Assembly by a vote of 100 – 39. [New York State Assembly, Bill No. S00659A, 1/22/19]
- The "Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act” Would Provide Insurance Coverage For FDA Approved Contraception Drugs. According to New York State Assembly, NYS Bill No. S00659A, "Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act,” “Enacts the ‘comprehensive contraception coverage act’ to provide insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and products.” [New York State Assembly, Bill No. S00659A, 1/22/19]
2018: Garbarino Voted Against The "Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act.” In 2018, according to New York State Assembly, Andrew Garbarino voted against NYS Bill No. A09957, "Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act,” The bill passed the Assembly by a vote of 100 – 39. [New York State Assembly, Bill No. A09957, 3/13/18]
- The "Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act” Would Provide Insurance Coverage For FDA Approved Contraception Drugs. According to New York State Assembly, NYS Bill No. S00659A, "Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act,” “Enacts the ‘comprehensive contraception coverage act’ to provide insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and products.” [New York State Assembly, Bill No. A09957, 3/13/18]
2016: Garbarino Voted Against The "Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act.” In 2016, according to New York State Assembly, Andrew Garbarino voted against NYS Bill No. A08135B, "Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act,” The bill passed the Assembly by a vote of 92 – 39. [New York State Assembly, Bill No. A08135B, 1/25/16]
- The "Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act” Would Provide Insurance Coverage For FDA Approved Contraception Drugs. According to New York State Assembly, NYS Bill No. A08135B, "Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act,” “Enacts the ‘comprehensive contraception coverage act’ to provide insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and products.” [New York State Assembly, Bill No. A08135B, 1/25/16]