Democratic – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

23 Jul

Democrats Pressley, Simon, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families

DoryLatest NewsDemocratic, Healthcare, House of Representatives, Reproductive rights, United States

In recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the work still to be done to create a nation that lives up to the founding ideals of liberty and justice for all, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Representatives Lateefah Simon and Sydney Kamlager-Dove introduced the America 250 Reproductive Justice Resolution. This resolution affirms reproductive freedom as a fundamental human right and supports policies that advance reproductive justice, including universal healthcare, maternal healthcare, paid family leave, comprehensive sex education, and protections against pregnancy-related criminalization.

17 Jun

Texas Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Moves To Force Vote To Guarantee the Right to Contraception

MadisonLatest Newsconception, Democratic, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Texas

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) filed a discharge petition to force a House floor vote on her bill, the Right to Contraception Act, H.R. 999, to guarantee by law the right to contraception. A discharge petition is a legislative tool in the House of Representatives that allows a majority of members to force a bill to the floor for a vote by the full chamber, even if the Speaker of the House opposes it.

17 May

Delaware House committee clears reproductive rights amendment

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A bill that would more permanently protect reproductive rights in Delaware resurfaced after months of inaction, passing the House Administration Committee with little debate.

23 Feb

Democrats propose New Hampshire abortion and reproductive health shield law

MorganLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Democratic, Healthcare, New Hampshire, Reproductive rights

A group of Democratic state lawmakers are attempting to enact an abortion shield law in New Hampshire in an effort to protect those seeking reproductive health care in the state from out-of-state restrictions.

21 Feb

NY Democratic Senate Majority Protects Access to Reproductive Health Care From Federal Threats, Strengthens Privacy and IVF Coverage

CoreyLatest NewsDemocratic, Healthcare, New York, Reproductive rights

As Washington and the Trump administration continue to threaten reproductive healthcare access, Senator Webb and the Senate Democratic Majority advanced legislation to strengthen reproductive rights, protect patient privacy, and expand fertility and IVF coverage for New Yorkers. Last week marked what would have been the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which serves as a crucial reminder as to why New York must continue to lead by taking action.

19 Aug

New poll shows Spanberger ahead, but Earle-Sears closes gap

DoryLatest NewsDemocratic, Reproductive rights, Virginia

Democrat Abigail Spanberger holds a 7-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the race for Virginia governor, according to a new Roanoke College Poll that shows the contest tightening since the spring.