Chip Roy Pushes for FACE Act Repeal
Rep. Chip Roy of Texas is advocating for the repeal of the FACE Act, which he argues has been misused to target pro-life protesters. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Roy requests a vote on his proposed FACE Act Repeal Act, which has already been advanced by the House Judiciary Committee. He cites a recent DOJ report that highlights selective targeting and potential violations of due process as reasons for the repeal.
- ▪Chip Roy is pushing to repeal the FACE Act, which prohibits obstructing access to abortion clinics.
- ▪The FACE Act was passed in 1994 with bipartisan support but has been criticized for its enforcement against pro-life activists.
- ▪Roy's call for repeal follows a DOJ report detailing the misuse of the law against peaceful pro-life Americans.
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Home – Congressional & Capitol Hill News – Chip Roy Pushes for FACE Act Repeal exclusive Chip Roy Pushes for FACE Act Repeal George Caldwell • June 4, 2026 Print Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc/Getty Images) FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Texas Rep. Chip Roy is pushing to repeal a law that has resulted in the imprisonment of pro-life protesters, arguing the legislation could be used to unfairly target Americans in the future. In a Tuesday letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., Roy called for a floor vote on his bill, the FACE Act Repeal Act, which the House Judiciary Committee has already advanced.
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