Senators alarmed at Trump administration website Moms.gov promoting anti-abortion facilities
Summary
Eleven U.S. senators have asked President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy to remove a federal website called Moms.gov. They are concerned the site promotes anti-abortion pregnancy centers that are not regulated and may not provide accurate health information to pregnant women.Key Facts
- Moms.gov was created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support new and expecting mothers.
- The site includes links to pregnancy centers known as crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs), which often discourage abortion and some forms of contraception.
- Senators, including Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, claim these CPCs are unregulated and not legally required to keep client information confidential.
- The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization led to abortion restrictions in 21 states.
- The senators said Moms.gov is promoting CPCs instead of providing real health care resources for pregnant women.
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists warns that CPCs are not legitimate medical providers and can give misleading information.
- A recent government report estimated 2,400 to 2,800 CPCs exist in the U.S., mostly funded by private sources, some receive federal money.
- The White House defended Moms.gov as a helpful resource and said it supports efforts to improve health for expectant mothers and children.
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