September 24, 2026
Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Harris of Maryland, Mr. Onder, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Moore of West Virginia, Ms. Hageman, Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina, Mrs. Harshbarger, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Babin, Mr. Cline, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Estes, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Moore of Utah, Mr. Moran, Mr. Norman, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Self, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Stauber, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. Yakym, and Mr. McDowell) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
- (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the amendment by Congressman Henry Hyde, commonly known as the Hyde Amendment;
- (2) commemorates the adoption of the Hyde Amendment in 1976, and its continued inclusion in Federal appropriations bills for 5 decades;
- (3) honors the legacy of Congressman Hyde and recognizes his leadership in establishing the policy that bears his name;
- (4) recognizes the 2,600,000 lives saved by the Hyde Amendment;
- (5) affirms the principle that Federal taxpayers should not be compelled to fund abortions in violation of their deeply held religious, moral, medical, or ethical convictions;