Rep. Mary Miller to Pritzker: Federal Funds Cannot Be Used for Abortion

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement upon Governor Pritzker's announcement that Illinois will be rejoining the federal Title X program and putting the funds towards the Illinois Family Planning Program, which includes Planned Parenthood.

"The Hyde Amendment and federal law prohibit funding for abortion or abortion services," Miller said. "Governor Pritzker may support aborting 9-month-old babies in the womb, but he can't use tax dollars to pay for it. 

President Trump was right when he issued a rule prohibiting Title X from going to Planned Parenthood because they provide abortion services. I joined H.R. 243, the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act to ensure that this Trump-era policy stays in place. We must stand up for the unborn and I will not stop using my voice to speak on behalf of those who have no voice."