I will work to protect the unborn and the health of expectant mothers.
Work to protect the unborn and the health of expectant mothers.
Occurrences
sponsored legislation ... supporting the right to life
Evidence
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Shreve said he introduced the In Good Standing Adoption Act to expand resources for mothers considering adoption and to help ensure children are placed safely and responsibly; the release says the bill would create a public list of licensed adoption agencies to give mothers more reliable information.
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Shreve's official votes page records a Yea vote on H.R. 6359, the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, a bill requiring colleges to provide information and resources for pregnant students.
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The House Clerk recorded Roll Call 27 on H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, as passed on January 23, 2025, with Jefferson Shreve of Indiana voting Yea.
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Congress.gov lists Jefferson Shreve as an original cosponsor of H.R. 685, the SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2025; the bill would restrict FDA approval, labeling changes, and dispensing practices for pregnancy-terminating drugs, but its status remained Introduced.
Assessments
Shreve has taken same-term federal actions that materially align with the promise: voting for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, voting for the Pregnant Students' Rights Act, introducing pro-adoption legislation, and cosponsoring the SAVE Moms and Babies Act. These are credible efforts to protect unborn or infant life and support expectant mothers, but the evidence shows limited House votes, introduced legislation, or narrow measures rather than a completed federal policy outcome fully delivering the broad promise. Because he made serious legislative efforts but did not fully deliver the promised outcome, the best rating is partial with an effort badge.
Shreve took same-term federal actions related to the promise: voting for the Pregnant Students' Rights Act and introducing pro-adoption legislation aimed at giving mothers better information about licensed adoption agencies. These actions materially support expectant mothers and align with pro-life policy goals, but the evidence shows limited legislative effort rather than enactment of a broad policy outcome protecting the unborn and expectant mothers. Because the promise was framed as 'work to' rather than guaranteeing a completed statutory result, the actions merit partial credit, not a finding of never delivered.