Phil Thompson

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Office and District: Iowa House in District 48

Party: Republican

Survey Questions

1. In 2018, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled in case no. 17–1579 that there was a "fundamental right" to abortion in the Iowa constitution that can only be regulated if the state can pass the "strict scrutiny" test. Do you support amending the Iowa Constitution so that this document shall not be construed to recognize, grant, or secure a right to abortion or to require the public funding of abortion?

2. Do you oppose the non-consensual withholding or withdrawal of care or treatment, including food and water, from people with disabilities, including newborns, and the elderly and infirmed, as well as active and passive euthanasia and assisted suicide? Yes

3. Do you believe the selling, brokering or marketing of aborted fetal tissue should be illegal? Yes

4. In your opinion, when does “life” begin? Conception

5. If the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which exceptions, if any, should be included in legislation that eliminates abortion in our state in order to gain your support? None

6. Do you oppose using public revenues for abortion or funding organizations which advocate it? Yes

7. Do you support legislation that would prohibit any organization from entering public schools for the purpose of providing sex education that uses abortion related products, videos, or printed material? Yes

8. Do you believe that a pregnant girl under 18 should be required to have permission from at least one parent or legal guardian before getting an abortion, except in medical emergencies? Yes

Remarks:

Iowa Voting Record

2017-2018 (87th)

HF 2405 Wrongful Birth

SF 359 Fetal Tissue & Heartbeat

SF 471 72-Hour Wait

SF 2281 - Heartbeat

2019-2020 (88th)

HF 594 - Limitations regarding withdrawal of life-sustaining procedure from minor child. Yes

SF 523 Nonconsensual Termination

SJR 2001 Protect Life Amendment

2021-2022 (89th)

HF 2372 Nonconsensual Termination Yes

HJR 5 Protect Life Amendment Yes

SF 577 - Nonviable Birth Certificate Yes

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