Trap Laws

Budd Supported Louisiana’s Unconstitutional Trap Law

2020: Budd Signed An Amicus Brief In Support Of Louisiana’s Abortion Law That Requires All Abortion providers To Have Admitting Privileges At Local Hospitals When Emergencies Arrive. According to a press release from Congressman Steve Scalise, “The following information was released by the office of House Republican Whip Steve Scalise: House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Congressman Mike Johnson (R-La.) led 207 Members of Congress today in filing an amicus brief to stand up for Louisiana's pro-life law before the U.S. Supreme Court that would require all abortion providers to have admitting privileges at local hospitals when emergencies arise. […] The amicus brief is supported by 207 Members of Congress, including […] Ted Budd” [Press Release – Rep. Steve Scalise, 1/2/20]

June 2020: Supreme Court Struck Down The Louisiana Law. According to the New York Times, “The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law that could have left the state with a single abortion clinic, dashing the hopes of conservatives who were counting on President Trump’s appointments to lead the court to sustain restrictions on abortion rights and, eventually, to overrule Roe v. Wade. Instead, conservatives suffered a setback, and from an unlikely source. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. added his crucial fifth vote to those of the court’s four-member liberal wing, saying that respect for precedent compelled him to do so, even though he had voted to uphold an essentially identical Texas law in a 2016 dissent.” [New York Times, 6/29/20]

Budd Co-Sponsored Federal Trap Law

2021: Budd Co-Sponsored Legislation To Require Abortion Providers To Have Admitting Privileges To A Local Hospital And To Adhere To Safety Standards. According to a press release from Congressman Andy Biggs, “Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act - This bill requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges to a local hospital and to adhere to basic safety standards. Cosponsors: Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Alex Mooney (WV-02), Ted Budd (NC-13), Bob Gibbs (OH-07), David Rouzer (NC-07), Lance Gooden (TX-03), Ashley Hinson (IA-01), Bob Good (VA-05), Madison Cawthorn (NC-11), Barry Moore (AL-02), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Bill Johnson (OH-06), Rick Allen (GA-12), Fred Keller (PA-12), Greg Steube (FL-17)” [Press Release – Rep. Andy Biggs, 1/22/21]