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by Andrea Trudden, Vice President of Communications and Marketing

As this new administration begins, we are witnessing the restoration of life-affirming policies that uphold the sanctity of life, defend conscience rights, and protect taxpayers from funding abortion at home and abroad. These powerful actions are already making a monumental impact, and we celebrate them with you, the frontline champions of pregnancy help, who work daily to offer life-affirming care to women and families.

A Renewed Commitment to Protecting Life in the U.S.

This administration wasted no time addressing key policies that were in direct conflict with pro-life values. By rescinding harmful executive orders from the previous administration, the President has reaffirmed the Hyde Amendment, ensuring that:

• Federal tax dollars are no longer used to promote or fund abortion.
• Abortion is no longer falsely categorized as "healthcare" for funding purposes, preventing the misuse of Medicaid for elective abortion travel costs.

In addition to rescinding harmful executive orders, on day one, President Trump signed an executive order titled Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government. In this order, he affirms there are two sexes, each assigned “at conception.” This recognition strengthens the argument for personhood and lays the groundwork for further legal protections of the unborn.

The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees that no person shall be deprived of life or denied equal protection under the law. Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade, which had wrongly excluded the unborn from these protections. However, Dobbs left the question of personhood open. If the government affirms that life begins at conception, the unborn could receive the same constitutional rights as any other person.

In another bold move, the administration also pardoned 23 pro-life advocates who faced unjust persecution for defending the unborn. Additionally, the Born Alive Survivors Protection Act passed the House with strong support from the President. While it was blocked in the Senate, its progress demonstrates growing momentum for policies that protect the most vulnerable among us.

A Global Stand for Life

Beyond our borders, the administration has reinstated and expanded the Mexico City Policy, ensuring that U.S. taxpayers no longer fund abortion or its promotion internationally. This policy shift directly impacts global abortion providers like International Planned Parenthood, cutting off funding and reaffirming America’s stance for life.

The U.S. has also led a coalition of countries in signing the Geneva Consensus Declaration, affirming that there is no international right to abortion and calling for the protection of women’s health and the family. Additionally, all funding to the United Nations Population Fund—an entity complicit in coercive abortion and forced sterilization—has been cut. The U.S. also has withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), which promotes abortion as a "universal right to health" and issues guidelines for implementing abortion policies worldwide.

What This Means for Pregnancy Help Organizations

These early victories reinforce the importance of the work you do every day in serving women and families with love and practical support. Policies may shift at the national and international levels, but it is your hands-on care and compassion that makes the real difference in communities. Now is the time to educate your donors about these developments and how their support strengthens a culture of life at every level.

You can share these wins with your supporters:

• The government is reinforcing policies that affirm the dignity of life and protect women from being pushed toward abortion.
• Pregnancy help organizations remain at the forefront of providing compassionate alternatives and real solutions.
• Their support directly fuels life-saving efforts that offer women real choices outside of abortion.

As we celebrate these victories, we know there is still much work ahead. Heartbeat International remains committed to equipping you with the tools, training, and resources needed to continue serving women effectively. We will also continue working to educate government leaders about the irreplaceable role of pregnancy help organizations in our communities.

"And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good." – 2 Thessalonians 3:13

Be encouraged—your work is making an eternal difference. Every act of love, every word of hope, and every life saved reflects the greater victory we have in Christ. Keep pressing forward with courage and faith!

Together, we are building a culture of life—one woman, one family, one community at a time. Thank you for the work you do. Let’s continue this mission of hope and life, stronger than ever!

In March 2023, Heartbeat International speaks at the United Nations to share how pregnancy help organizations support women's health on a global level.

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