Washington, D.C. – Rep. Van Duyne (R-TX-24) reintroduced the Caring for Mothers Act of 2025 to empower pregnant mothers who choose adoption over abortion. 

The Caring for Mothers Act would give women access to healthcare by allowing families who are adopting a newborn child to put the pregnant mother onto the adopting parents' insurance plan during the time of the pregnancy and for one year postpartum. 

"Pregnancy is no small feat and the courageousness of unexpected mothers considering adoption needs to be acknowledged. Many women feel as if abortion is their only option due to the high costs associated with carrying a pregnancy to term. By increasing health insurance access for women considering adoption, we can cut down on fears of financial burden while providing the critical support needed throughout pregnancy journeys,” said Rep. Van Duyne. “This life saving legislation not only makes it easier for mothers to choose adoption over abortion, it will also give countless newborns the right to life. While some of my colleagues claim ‘abortion is healthcare,’ I encourage them to give courageous women the REAL healthcare they deserve.” 

Click HERE to read the bill text. 

Background:

• 40% of women cite economic concerns as the main reason for choosing an abortion. Being uninsured or unable to afford coverage falls under this umbrella. 

Congresswoman Van Duyne’s bill empowers women in contrast with the extreme position of Congressional Democrats who have voted to allow taxpayer funds for elective abortions at any stage of pregnancy, including up until birth.

• In July 2021, the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives passed legislation that would allow taxpayer funds to be used for elective abortions.

• In July 2022, House Democrats supported legislation that would create a national standard to allow for abortions for any reason and at any stage of pregnancy up until birth.

• This bill would override pro-life laws and prohibit states from enacting legislation that protects unborn children, such as protections for babies with down syndrome and other disabilities.

• The bill would undermine the health and safety of women by eroding the ability of states to hold sexual abusers accountable and undermining mandatory reporting laws that require health professionals, social workers, and schools to report instances of child abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect.

• In the 117th Congress, Democrats blocked consideration of legislation to require lifesaving medical care for babies who survive botched abortions.

• The Republican-led House passed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act in January 2023 with nearly all House Democrats voting against it.