Texas bishops criticize Capps amendment, current health reform proposals
October 28, 2009
Noting that “our Catholic moral tradition teaches that every human being, from the moment of conception to natural death, has an innate dignity that entitles him or her to certain rights and protections, including the fundamental right to life and the right to affordable healthcare, which flows from the right to life,” the bishops of Texas have said in a new statement that “that the current healthcare reform proposals being considered by the US House of Representatives and the US Senate do not yet rise to the level of guaranteeing these fundamental rights and protections.”
“True health care reform must maintain longstanding public policies that restrict funding for abortion and respect the consciences of health care providers,” they continue. “The language in the Capps amendment, which is part of several proposed bills, does not adequately ensure the protection of all human life … We will be a committed partner in advancing reform on this life-and-death issue; but if the final form of the legislation does not include acceptable language in these areas then we will have to oppose it vigorously.”
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