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to newborn infants with disabilities by covered health care entities without or against parental consent.

• Rescind the legal analysis supporting the Biden Administration’s decision to dismiss the University of Vermont Medical Center case dealing with the forced participation of a nurse in abortion in violation of law.

• Rescind the legal analysis restoring $200 million in Medicaid funds to California after having been found to be in violation of the Weldon Amendment by OCR.

OFFICE OF GLOBAL AFFAIRS (OGA)

The Director of the Office of Global Affairs should have the title of Assistant Secretary so that he or she can adequately represent HHS and the Secretary and serve as the lead on global health diplomacy for the government. The designation

“Director” is not understood to indicate the leadership role that this position holds in the international arena. In addition:

• All divisions that work on international health efforts should be responsive to requests and direction from the Assistant Secretary with coordination for all health diplomacy emanating from OGA.

• OGA should have a clear and consistent voice for the Administration’s pro-life and pro-family priorities in all international engagements.

• OGA should hold oversight authority for implementation of the Mexico City policy throughout all divisions.

• Every effort should be made to locate all OGA staff in the same building for better oversight and communication.

• Health attachés in various global locations should be trained in the Administration’s policies with clear expectations communicated and with accountability, including replacement, when their conduct and advocacy are contrary to Administration policies and programmatic priorities.

OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR)

Conscience Enforcement. Existing statutes that protect rights of conscience (such as the Church, Coats—Snowe, and Weldon amendments) do not explicitly