In response to GOP Reps. Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Bresnahan and Mackenzie partnering with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ push to force a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies without Hyde protections, SBA Pro-Life America issued the following statement:
“The GOP cannot afford to take its pro-life base for granted heading into 2026,” said SBA Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser. “Base turnout determines midterm elections. Without it – especially without President Trump on the ballot – Republicans cannot win.
“The House vote on the Jeffries plan to extend COVID-era Obamacare subsidies without Hyde protections will be a decisive factor in SBA Pro-Life America’s political engagement in both primaries and the general election in 2026.
“SBA Pro-Life America thanks Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Scalise, and the entire House GOP leadership team for their unwavering leadership in advancing a GOP health care package led by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks that includes vital Hyde protections to prevent taxpayer funding of abortion. Speaker Johnson’s resolve stands in stark contrast to the flip-flopping of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who has voted previously to apply the Hyde Amendment to Obamacare and urged President Trump to veto any bill that weakens Hyde.