Congressmen Propose Idea That Just Might Save Charlie Gard’s Life

As the British High Court case regarding baby Charlie Gard drags on, U.S. leaders have rallied behind the critically ill child and his parents. Up until now, every court ruling has upheld the right of Great Ormond Street Hospital doctors to take Charlie off life support, against the will of the Gard family.

Recently, however, two U.S. congressmen proposed a potential solution that would reinstate Chris Gard and Connie Yates’ right to choose what’s best for their son, including seeking experimental medical treatments for Charlie in America.

On Friday, congressmen Trent Franks (R-A.Z.) and Brad Wenstrup (R-O.H.), introduced a bill that would grant 11-month-old Charlie, who suffers from a rare mitochondrial disease, American citizenship.

As the Daily Wire’s Amanda Prestigiacomo reports, Charlie’s parents have raised more than $1.6 million to pay for a potentially life-saving experimental treatment offered in the United States, but U.K. and European courts have forbade them from leaving the country.

“Our bill will support Charlie’s parents’ right to choose what is best for their son, by making Charlie a lawful permanent resident in the U.S. in order for him to receive treatments that could save his life,” the congressmen write.

“Every human life has dignity, including the lives of those who cannot speak up for themselves,” they continue. “When government is able to overrule a parent or guardian in determining a patient’s best interest, every vulnerable patient is put at risk. We offer Connie Yates and Chris Gard our heartfelt support as they seek to care for their son.”

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