Upholding Life and Dignity: Advocacy for Human Rights
The Catholic Church emphasizes the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, advocating against threats like abortion, euthanasia, and human trafficking. This advocacy extends to supporting maternal care services, opposing the death penalty, and promoting gun violence prevention. Legislative actions and initiatives are highlighted to address various aspects of human rights and dignity.
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Life and Dignity of the Human Person The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred from conception to natural death and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. In our society, human life is under direct attack from abortion and euthanasia. The value of human life is being threatened by cloning, embryonic stem cell research, and the use of the death penalty. Assist women during pregnancy and after childbirth (Pregnancy Center Tax Credit) Need for supportive maternal care services to address maternal mortality. Propose Study Resolution for improved perinatal hospice and palliative care for pre-natal diagnosis and in consideration of the medical futility conditions that allow for abortions. Continue to support improvement in Human Trafficking legislation and improve identification to arrest to conviction. End the Use of the Death Penalty: Discuss options to commute, dismantle, moratorium and outright ban; oppose any expansion of means of execution; resolve to oppose and plans. Oppose gun legislation for permit-less carry and support best practice gun violence prevention especially domestic violence victims. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Life and Dignity of the Human Person Boyd, Delisha Provides for exceptions to the abortion laws of this state relative to rape and incest. HB 164 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=245738 D Oppose Remove Hydrogen Hypoxia as means of execution of a human being SB 430 https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1360756 Jackson D Support Support Creates the crime of coerced criminal abortion by means of fraud to prohibit a third-party from knowingly using an abortion-inducing drug to cause, or attempt to cause, an abortion on an unsuspecting pregnant mother without her knowledge. Pressly, Thomas (F) SB 276 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246533 R Support Provides for an informational document to be made available to pregnant mothers following the diagnosis of a fetal genetic abnormality with respect to their unborn child. SB 325 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246606 Edmond Boyd, Delisha Support HB 395 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246081 D Provides for the right to contraception. Oppose
Life and Dignity of the Human Person SB 269 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246526 Mizell, Beth R Requires in person human trafficking training for law enforcement. Support Jackson-Andrews, Katrina SB 278 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246545 D Creates the Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative. Support HB 335 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246018 Carver, Kim (F) R Provides relative to mandatory reporters of child abuse. Support HB 469 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246192 Moore, Pat D Establishes 233 as a statewide sexual abuse helpline. Support HB 489 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246247 Hughes, Jason D Provides relative to Medicaid services for maternal and infant health. Support HB 702 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246542 Willard, Matthew D Provides for Medicaid coverage and support for doula services. SB 142 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246146 Barrow, Regina D Requires doula services to be covered by Medicaid. Support Provides for surgical castration of persons convicted of certain crimes when the victim is under the age of thirteen. SB 371 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246652 Barrow, Regina D Oppose
Call to Family Community and Participation The person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our society -- in economics and politics, in law and policy -- directly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community. Marriage and the family are the central social institutions that must be supported and strengthened, not undermined. We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable. 1.Propose/support legislation for licensed adoptions; improve foster care outreach, support parental leave policies. 2.Support Parental School Choice in Education (expand school choice options)/Fund Early Childhood Education 3.Support Healthcare Transition Team Statewide Mental Health/Substance Abuse Plan (USCCB Campaign).
Call to Family Community and Particpation PACE Licencing; Requries to be under LDH and expands to ability to contract with hospitals, adult day care and home health agencies HB 687 Butler R Support SB 312 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246593 Edmonds Adoption Awareness Act Support ViewDocument.aspx (la.gov) Provides for good samaritan Support HB 745 ViewDocument.aspx (la.gov) Emerson Provides parent with schoold choice Support
Solidarity in Restorative Justice and with Immigrants We are one human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. We are our brothers and sisters keepers, wherever they may be. At the core of the virtue of solidarity is the pursuit of justice and peace. Pope Paul VI taught that if you want peace, work for justice.1 Maintain and increase Victim Reparation Funds and successful re-entry programs. Support best practice rehabilitative models for justice involved juveniles for non-violent offenses, support retroactivity on non-unanimous jury law. Continue to improve reasonable and safe reduction in solitary confinement in prisons. 1. 2. 3.
Solidarity in Restorative Justice https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ BillInfo.aspx?i=246007 Jackson- Andrews, Katrina D SB 116 Provides relative to the expungement of felony convictions. Support HB 338 ViewDocument.aspx (la.gov) Musarello Mental Health Support for returning citizens Support https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ BillInfo.aspx?i=246160 SB 145 Barrow, Regina D Provides relative to the state child ombudsman. Support HB 570 ViewDocument.aspx (la.gov) Lyons Back on Track Support https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ BillInfo.aspx?i=246359 SB 203 Duplessis, Royce D Creates the office of gun violence prevention. Support
Solidarity with Immigrants SB 208 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246364 Miguez Provides for sanctuary policies. Oppose Prohibits driving on Louisiana highways without lawful presence in the United States and without a motor vehicle liability insurance policy or other mandatory security. Under Review SB 279 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246546 Fesi
Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God s creation. If the dignity of work is to be protected, then the basic rights of workers must be respected--the right to productive work, to decent and fair wages, to the organization and joining of unions, to private property, and to ecnomic initiative. 1.Improve workforce development programs that allow work without cutting off benefits abruptly. 2.Support increasing the minimum wage. (33% of single mothers at low wages); La. with 2.8% on Minimum Wage; highest in the nation; about 56,000 (approximately 2,000,000 in workforce)
Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers Marcelle, C. Denise D Crews, Raymond R Carter, Gary Establishes a state minimum wage rate. Prohibits collective bargaining for public officers and employees. Provides relative to the state minimum wage. Provides relative to employment practices related to wage history, wage disclosure, and retaliation. Constitutional amendment to establish a state minimum wage. HB 290 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=245927 Support/T HB 572 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246330 Oppose SB 173 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246208 D Support Carter, Gary Barrow, Regina SB 174 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246209 D Support/T SB 180 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246227 D Support/T
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. 1. Empowering Families to Live Well Council Act and funding of innovative poverty reduction programs (48thchild well-being); provides solutions to new DCFS directive to help families become self-sufficient. 2. Address benefits cliff. 3. Support expanding Universal School Breakfast and Lunch programs and consistent with Health Care Transition Team Recommendations. Fund Summer Feeding Program. 4. Support specific initiatives related to the statute governing the Homeless Interagency Council to address homeless individuals and families in the state (approximately 3200).
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Provides relative to the work requirements within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Miguez, Blake (F) SB 195 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246242 R Oppose Jackson- Andrews, Katrina Provides for workforce training and education initiative for public assistance recipients. SB 356 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246637 D Support Creates Empowering Families to Live Well Council to convene all State agencies to coordinate poverty reduction programs ACT 581 Barrow Support
Care for Gods Creation Care for God's Creation We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation. It is a requirement of our faith. We are called to protect people and the planet, living our faith in relationship with all of God s creation. This environmental challenge has fundamental moral and ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored. 1.Support improvement in air and water quality in underserved communities; data on cancer rates; 2.Support the Fortified Roof program with funding and improved access to those with most need. 3.Continue to leverage the millions of dollars of funds for sustainable energy transition and thousands of jobs already created in the State through the Infrastructure Act. 4.Continue to remediate orphaned wells, support congregational community lighthouse projects, and lead pipe remediation programs in underserved communities.
Care for Gods Creation Creates and provides for the Community Sewerage System Infrastructure Sustainability Act. Support Provides for the notification of certain hazardous material releases. Womack, Glen SB 73 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=245902 R Fesi, Sr., Mike Lambert, Eddie SB 76 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=245906 R Oppose/T SB 275 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=246532 R Provides for air monitoring. Repeals the termination date relative to the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. Oppose Willard, Matthew HB 120 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=245684 D Support
