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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 32

    (By Delegates Armstead, Anderson, Ashley, Azinger, Border, Canterbury, Carmichael, Cowles, Ellem, Ellington, Evans, Hamilton, Householder, Howell, Ireland, Lane, C. Miller, J. Miller, Nelson, O’Neal, Overington, Pasdon, Romine, Rowan, Savilla, Sigler, Snuffer, Sobonya, Storch, Sumner, Gearheart, Andes and Duke)

 

Requesting Congress and the President of the United States to reverse the policy of the United States Department of Health and Human Services regarding health plan coverage of sterilization, abortifacients and contraception.

    Whereas, On January 20, 2012, the United States Department of

Health and Human Services reaffirmed a rule that virtually all private health care plans must cover sterilization, abortifacients and contraception; and

    Whereas, Through this mandate the administration has refused to recognize the constitutional conscience rights of organizations and individuals, thereby launching an unprecedented attack on conscience rights and religious liberty; and

    Whereas, It is unconstitutional for the federal government to require such facilities, including hospitals and schools, to violate their religious beliefs or moral convictions; and

    Whereas, The mandate threatens the religious freedoms of all Americans; and

    Whereas, Freedom of conscience is a bedrock of liberty, inherent to the human person created in the image of God, not a privilege based on the whim of the state; and

    Whereas, It is an injustice to force Americans to choose between violating their consciences and foregoing their healthcare; and

    Whereas, Longstanding federal laws express in the decided opinion of congress and the American people have protected constitutional rights of conscience and religion; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Delegates:

    That the House of Delegates calls upon the President of the United States to reverse the mandate of the United States Department of Health and Human Services; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the House of Delegates calls upon Congress to act in defense of First Amendment rights, states' rights, rights of conscience and freedom of religion by providing an effective and comprehensive religious conscience exemption from the Department of Health and Human Services’ rules that violate religious liberties by requiring employers to directly or indirectly cover services that may be contrary to religious beliefs and practices; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Governor of West Virginia, to the President of the United States, to the President of the United States Senate, to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and to the members of the West Virginia Congressional Delegation.

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