PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Gill, Sen. Banks Bill Demands Dignity for Unborn Remains
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) and Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025 to bar abortionists from disposing of aborted fetal remains in publicly owned water systems, including but not limited to federal, state, and locally controlled drains and pipes. This legislation would restore dignity to the deceased unborn child and prevent health risks posed by medical waste contamination in public water reserves.
“Every life is precious and has value, from the moment of conception until natural death,” said Rep. Gill. “Not only does abortion rob an unborn baby of their life, but abortionists further rob them of a dignified burial by carelessly discarding their fetal remains into public water systems—a disgusting and abhorrent practice. This careless discard of human body parts signifies the depraved disregard for the sanctity of life at abortion clinics.”
“Beyond the moral outrage, introducing fetal remains into public water systems also poses a serious public health concern, potentially contaminating water sources,” continued Rep. Gill. “I am proud to introduce a bill that restores some dignity after death, as part of the greater fight to protect all life from the evil of abortion.”
In one grotesque example revealed in his murder trials, infamous killer abortionist Kermit Gosnell would dispose of his countless infant victims in such a manner, which would frequently cause body parts to back up the toilets and come out of the plumbing.
Abortion providers found in violation of this law would be subject to a fine and up to five years in prison. This would exclude the woman upon whom the abortion is performed.
Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jim Banks (R-IN).
Priests for Life National Director Frank Pavone stated, “For the sake of public morality as well as public safety, the bodies of aborted children should not be disposed of in our water systems. Though this should be self-evident, the fact that this behavior continues unabated makes it clear that a new federal law is necessary to stop it.”
Cosponsors (2): Reps. LaMalfa, Mary Miller
Supporting Groups (3): SBA Pro-Life America, Priests for Life, Students for Life Action
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