WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. John Kennedy issued the following press release:

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and seven colleagues in introducing the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, which would protect victims and bolster parental rights in cases where minors cross state lines to receive an abortion.

"Parents should not be kept in the dark if their kids cross state lines to receive an abortion. I'm proud to help introduce the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, which would take important steps to protect vulnerable minors and support parents," said Kennedy.

"As a mother, I cannot imagine my child being transported across state lines for a medical ...