House of Representatives – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

23 Jul

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

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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.

11 Jul

House GOP funding bill in danger over DC reproductive rights rider

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A Republican effort to target a Washington, D.C., law aimed at protecting employees’ reproductive rights is endangering a spending bill GOP leadership hopes to pass later this month.

19 May

South Carolina House passes 6-week abortion ban

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"South Carolina's House of Representatives has passed a bill banning abortion at six weeks. It will now go to the Senate, where the measure actually started. It was amended Wednesday by House Representatives, following 24 hours of debate in a special session called by Gov. Henry McMaster...."

16 May

‘We are voting against women’: SC Dems vow to fight before abortion debate

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"Three female Democrats from the South Carolina House of Representatives promised they would fight a six-week abortion ban during a special session of the General Assembly Tuesday. Gov. Henry McMaster called the special session Friday through an executive order, stating that lawmakers had unfinished business that included work to finalize a ban on abortions after six weeks...."

15 May

Local businesses encourage lawmakers to keep veto of new NC abortion bill

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"Local businesses gathered in hopes of encouraging lawmakers to keep the veto of Senate Bill 20 and they say will save business. David Meeker invited some of his business colleagues outside of his business Trophy Brewing Monday to encourage the veto of the abortion ban bill...."

23 Apr

House Republicans punt on national abortion ban amid fears of 2024 backlash

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"House Republicans are abandoning a years-long push by their party to pass a federal abortion ban and are exploring other ways to advance their anti-abortion agenda – a remarkable shift that underscores how the GOP is wrestling with an issue that has become a political landmine for their party. In interviews with dozens of Republicans, the vast majority – even among the staunchest opponents of abortion– rejected the idea of Congress pursuing a national ban and said leadership has no plans on the horizon for it to be a centerpiece of their agenda, despite passing federal restrictions on the procedure in previous…