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With a Trump Presidency, Grave Threats to Reproductive Freedoms Expected
On both the domestic and international fronts, an anti-rights agenda risks progress made on gender equality, reproductive rights, and access to health care.
Post-Election Briefing November 7: The Path Forward for Reproductive Freedom
Video replay now available! At this virtual briefing, you'll hear from Center law and policy experts about what the election results mean for reproductive rights.
Reproductive Rights Front and Center at 2024 State of the Union Address
President Biden focused on access to abortion and the full spectrum of reproductive rights in the 2024 State of the Union.
One Year After Roe, U.S. House Members Again Push for the Women’s Health Protection Act
The federal legislation would re-establish a nationwide right to abortion.
Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA)
WHPA is U.S. federal legislation to protect the right to access abortion care nationwide.
Center Leader Testifies Before House Members on Reproductive Rights Post-Roe
Watch the replay of the April 27 hearing featuring Elisabeth Smith and other reproductive rights experts.
House Leaders Reintroduce Bill to Establish Federal Right to Abortion
03.30.23 (PRESS RELEASE) — Members of Congress today reintroduced the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA), legislation that would protect access to abortion across the United States. The legislation—which was introduced with more than 200 co-sponsors—would [...]
Bill to Secure a Nationwide Right to Abortion Introduced in U.S. Congress
The Center-backed Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) would create a new statutory right to abortion in the U.S.
EACH Act Would Remove Bans on Abortion Coverage in Federal Health Programs
Introduced in the U.S. Senate March 29, the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act aims to reduce economic barriers to abortion access.
EACH Act Would Remove Bans on Abortion Coverage for Federal Health Programs
Introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act aims to reduce economic barriers to abortion access.
While Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Rush to Enforce State Bans, U.S. Senator Proposes Nationwide Abortion Ban
The ban “exposes the pretext that reversing Roe v. Wade was about letting each state decide its own laws.” --Nancy Northup
Federal Abortion Ban Proposed in Senate
09.14.2022 – (PRESS STATEMENT) Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham introduced a nationwide ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Senator Graham has falsely claimed that the ban would put the U.S. in line with European countries. Statement [...]
Top 7 Things You Can Do Right Now for U.S. Abortion Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court has taken away the constitutional right to abortion. Here’s how you can help.
U.S. House Again Passes Bill to Protect Abortion Rights
For the second time in less than a year, the U.S. House passes the Women’s Health Protection Act.
U.S. House to Vote on Bill to Protect Abortion Rights
Following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, members of U.S. Congress reintroduce the Women’s Health Protection Act.
Bill to Protect Abortion Rights Falls Short of Passage in Second Senate Vote
PRESS STATEMENT 05.11.22 Statement from Nancy Northup, president & CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights: “This is an unprecedented moment. We are likely on the precipice of losing Roe v. Wade, and with it [...]
In Wake of Leaked Draft Opinion in Supreme Court Case, U.S. Senate to Take Second Vote on Bill to Protect Abortion Rights
The Women’s Health Protection Act would protect the right to access abortion in every state—even if the Supreme Court weakens or overturns Roe.
What We Learned in Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing
Judge Jackson's confirmation hearing demonstrates what's at stake regarding both her appointment and our constitutional democracy.
Efforts to Advance Women’s Health Protection Act Continue After Bill Falls Short of Passage in Historic Senate Vote
Today, the U.S. Senate voted on the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) in the first-ever Senate vote on proactive legislation to enshrine the right to abortion in federal law. The bill—which is supported by a majority [...]
Bill to Protect Abortion Rights Falls Short of Senate Passage
02.28.22 (PRESS RELEASE) — Today, the U.S. Senate voted on the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA), which would protect access to abortion in all 50 states. The historic vote took place against the backdrop of the Supreme Court [...]
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