U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, spoke at the annual Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Gala to discuss his work on abortion-related issues and recognize the contributions of pro-life advocates, according to an April 30 announcement.
The event brought together lawmakers and supporters focused on policies regarding abortion and women's health. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee works to legislate on public health, education, workforce issues and retirement programs with the goal of protecting health and supporting worker rights, according to the official website.
“As a doctor, caring for a pregnant mother means caring for two patients,” said Dr. Cassidy. “I’ve worked hard with my Republican colleagues to stop taxpayer-funded abortions, protect women from dangerous abortion drugs, and uphold the pro-life values that Louisianans share.”
Cassidy addressed his investigation into chemical abortion drug manufacturers as well as efforts urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address illegal sales of unapproved or counterfeit abortion drugs online. He referenced leading a recent hearing with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill about risks associated with chemical abortion drugs and called for reinstating in-person dispensing requirements by the FDA.
In the 119th Congress, Bill Cassidy served as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee according to its official website. The committee influences federal regulations affecting health and education across the United States as reported by its official website.
Other attendees included several U.S. Senate Republicans such as Jim Banks (Indiana), Ted Cruz (Texas), Steve Daines (Montana), Lindsey Graham (South Carolina), Josh Hawley (Missouri), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Mississippi), James Lankford (Oklahoma), Ashley Moody (Florida), Tim Scott (South Carolina) as well as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson from Louisiana.
The committee provides oversight of federal laws in health and labor policy decisions according to its official website. It also oversees agencies like FDA and NIH while focusing on policy in these sectors per information from its official site.
