Chip Roy, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas’ 21st district since 2019, recently addressed concerns regarding the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act through a series of tweets. Roy, who succeeded Lamar Smith in Congress and holds degrees from the University of Virginia and the University of Texas-Austin, expressed his stance on this legislative matter.
On June 10, 2025, Roy’s press office tweeted: “FALSE: ‘The FACE Act equally protects Pregnancy Resource Centers & churches, just as it does abortion facilities.’ FACT: Despite increased violence at Pregnancy Resource Centers, the Biden-Harris DOJ brought 92% of the FACE Act cases against pro-lifers, with a mere 8%”. This statement highlights perceived disparities in the application of the FACE Act by the Department of Justice under President Biden’s administration.
In another tweet posted on June 10, 2025, Roy stated: “FALSE: ‘Without the FACE Act, there are no laws to protect churches or Pregnancy Resource Centers.’ FACT: A repeal of the FACE Act still leaves in place a plethora of existing federal safeguards including: – Interference with Commerce by Threats or Violence (18 U.S.C. §”. This message suggests that other federal laws would continue to provide protection even if the FACE Act were repealed.
Finally, Roy concluded his thread with an appeal for legislative action on June 10, 2025: “Don’t be fooled – Congress MUST stop this weaponization by passing H.R 589, repealing the FACE Act once and for all. END “. He urged Congress to consider H.R. 589 as a means to address what he perceives as misuse of legal measures.
As background information about Chip Roy reveals that he was born in Bethesda in 1972 and resides in Austin. His educational background includes a BS from the University of Virginia and a JD from UT Austin.
