Human Life, Family and Bioethics | Diocese of Rockville Centre

Take action on legislative and other issues in New York State. See below for information and alerts on issues.

For public policy matters in New York State, the state’s bishops have set up the Catholic Action Network, New York State Catholic Conference (CAN) .Register here to receive information and alerts on legislation and other issues.

The National Committee for a Human Life Amendment here is dedicated to pursuing this vision. The organization’s objectives include educating citizens, developing pro-life legislative networks, and offering programs in support of pro-life legislation. View or register to receive action alerts here.

The Need for the Conscience Protection Act of 2017 Questions and Answers

24 Jun 2017

This question-and-answer article explains what conscience protection means and why the US bishops are advocating for legislation to protect health care workers who could be forced to participate in abortions and other procedures that violate their conscience.

Urge the American Medical Association (AMA) to Oppose Assisted Suicide

05 May 2017

The American Medical Association (AMA) is considering changing its decades-long position against doctor-prescribed suicide to one of "neutrality."

Support the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act: Contact your Representative & Senators today!

12 Apr 2017

The Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (CWPIA) protects the religious liberties of child welfare service providers, including adoption and foster care agencies.

Help Ensure Continued Delivery of Vital Human Services

07 Mar 2017

Human service providers are dedicated to protecting the well-being of New Yorkers.

Action Alert: Urge Senators to Disapprove Planned Parenthood Title X Funding Rule

24 Feb 2017

We have an opportunity to encourage the Senate to restore the states’ ability to stop some of the federal funding to Planned Parenthood.

Urge Congress to Enact the Conscience Protection Act of 2017!

15 Feb 2017

Now is the time to contact Congress and advocate for the protection of life and freedom of conscience.

Take Action: Oppose Late-Term Abortion Expansion

03 Feb 2017

New legislation has been introduced in the State Assembly that would increase late-term abortions in the state, empower non-doctors to perform abortions. Please urge your Assembly representative to oppose this extreme measure

Take Action on Oppose Doctor-Assisted Suicide

25 Jan 2017

Legislation to legalize doctor-assisted suicide for the terminally ill has now been introduced for the 2017-2018 Legislative Session. Please let your Senate and Assembly representatives know that you strongly oppose this dangerous proposal.

Take Action: Urge Congress to Move the Conscience Protection Act Forward!

05 Oct 2016

"We now urge Congress to move this vital legislation forward as part of this year's must-pass appropriations package," Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Lori said.

Urgent Action Needed on Contraceptive Mandate

14 Sep 2016

On May 16, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Zubik v. Burwell and related cases challenging the Health and Human Services (“HHS”) mandate.

Conscience Protection Act

30 Aug 2016

For years we’ve asked Congress to reform federal laws on conscience rights, especially to protect individual and institutional health care providers who object to abortion—good people like Cathy Cenzon-DeCarlo, R.N., who was forced to participate in a late-term abortion ag

Action Needed on HHS Decision

11 Jul 2016

On June 21 we received the shocking news that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared, contrary to the plain meaning of current federal law, that the state of California can continue forcing all health plans under its jurisdiction to cover elective abortions.

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