Exclusive: The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) on Thursday said it will “empower women” and assist them in “difficult situations” including unplanned pregnancies, fertility issues, adoption, and more, as well as provide support for abortions, pregnancies, and more. has announced an agenda to provide mental health resources related to mental health.
AFPI’s introduction of the HOPE Agenda comes days after former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, said abortion issues should be left to individual states. President Trump clearly expresses his support for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and emphasizes his support for each state to set its own laws on abortion, as long as there are exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. did.
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“Each state decides by vote or by law or by both, but whatever a state decides must be the law of the land, in this case the law of the state,” Trump said. “Many states will be different. Many states will have a different number of weeks…At the end of the day, it all comes down to the will of the people.”
HOPE’s agenda, obtained by Fox News Digital, calls for “empowering women in motherhood, adoption, foster care, and infertility treatment, while reducing the number of abortions and providing support in difficult situations, including mental health needs.” It is a 20-point plan that aims to “give the people the most.”
The “H” stands for “health” for women and babies “throughout all stages of pregnancy and beyond, including access to regular and emergency medical care, mental health support, and in vitro fertilization treatment.”
“O” represents “Opportunity” where women are “supported”.
“P” stands for “prosperity,” where women and children have access to the resources they need to survive, including childcare support.
“E” means something like “inform the woman that her father will be financially responsible.”
This item would allow courts to “award child support to mothers while their children are in the womb,” allowing pregnant mothers to claim dependent care credits and child tax credits on their federal taxes for the year the baby is born. The tax law will also be amended to enable this. If you were born in the following year. According to AFPI, this could save mothers $3,600.
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This agenda also addresses legal and financial barriers to adoption and foster care through specific tax credits. Strengthen access to health care to improve outcomes and reduce maternal mortality. Support pregnancy resource centers and community health centers. and prioritize the health of women and their babies.
The agenda also provides for women to receive counseling before undergoing an abortion.
The plan would also require companies that pay for abortions to provide the same level of coverage for family support measures such as fertility treatments and adoption promotions.
The document also identifies “long-standing exceptions.” [to abortion bans] For victims of racial and incest, to protect the lives of mothers and ensure that babies born alive receive life-saving medical care. ”
“After 50 years of tireless advocacy, the pro-life movement has supported decisions on abortion policy through the landmark Dobbs decision,” AFPI President and CEO Brooke Rollins told FOX News Digital. We were able to successfully refer the matter back to state legislators.” “We have an opportunity to prioritize broader pro-life and pro-family principles that compassionately care for the lives of both women and unborn children.”
Crowd outside the Supreme Court reacting to Dobbs’ decision. (FOX News Photo/Joshua Commins)
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“Protecting lives is not just a policy, it’s a commitment to supporting women, children, and those who are raising children,” Rollins added.
Rollins told FOX News Digital that AFPI’s proposed agenda would “protect the sanctity of every life, provide support for people with economic barriers and those seeking infertility treatment, and ensure that all parents are protected.” It guarantees access to the journey that will become the future.”
“We recognize that every situation is unique and are committed to providing them with the care and support they deserve,” Rollins added.
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AFPI is a 501C3 nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization focused on “advancing policies that put Americans first,” and is led by senior Trump administration leaders, including former White House Domestic Policy Council Director Rollins. led by Former Small Business Secretary Linda McMahon and other former cabinet-level officials.
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