U.S. Senate to Vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act February 28
The federal bill, already passed in the House, would protect the right to access abortion in every state.
The federal bill, already passed in the House, would protect the right to access abortion in every state.
11.19.2021 – (PRESS STATEMENT) Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, which includes key maternal health investments from the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 and permanent, mandatory year-long postpartum Medicaid coverage. “The inclusion of strong maternal health provisions in the Build Back Better Act is so important, especially […]
State legislators across 38 states encourage congressional leadership to include permanent and mandatory postpartum Medicaid coverage for one year in the Build Back Better Act.
The Center for Reproductive Rights, We Testify, and other partner organizations issued an open letter calling on U.S. public officials and policy makers to help combat the stigma around abortion.
The Center for Reproductive Rights, along with We Testify, joined 116 organizations advocating for reproductive health, rights, and justice in issuing a letter calling on public officials and policy makers across the country to help break down the stigma around abortion. The letter provides recommendations for policymakers to express support for people who have abortions […]
The federal bill would protect the right to access abortion in every state.
he U.S. House of Representatives will soon hold its first-ever vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA). When enacted, WHPA will safeguard abortion access from state-level bans and restrictions. This vote will mark the first time the House has voted on proactive abortion legislation in nearly three decades.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives passed a federal spending bill without the Hyde Amendment, a policy that has
07.29.2021 Statement by Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights: We applaud the House of Representatives on the historic passage of an appropriations bill that will significantly advance sexual and reproductive health and rights globally. The bill is not only free from the Helms amendment, but it also includes a repeal […]
07.29.2021 Statement from Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights: Today, for the first time in more than 40 years, the House of Representatives passed an appropriations package free from the Hyde amendment and related restrictions on coverage of abortion care, including the Weldon amendment. We’re grateful to the House Appropriations Committee, under […]