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Executive order restricting access to gender-affirming care for young people

The Trump administration issued an Executive Order directing agencies to restrict access to gender-affirming care for individuals under 19 years of age.

Revoking Biden-era executive orders protecting access to reproductive healthcare 

President Trump issued an Executive Order revoking two Biden-era executive orders designed to protect and expand access to reproductive healthcare.

Abortion deleted from all HHS web pages

NPR reported that the Trump administration had scrubbed the Department of Health and Human Services’ website of any mentions of abortion that discussed protections for abortion and reproductive health care services.

ReproductiveRights.gov removed shortly after Inauguration

The Trump administration took down ReproductiveRights.gov, a web page launched by the Biden administration that included information about reproductive health care, abortion, and patient rights.

Comments Submitted to U.S. Federal Agencies

Recent comments submitted by the Center's U.S. Federal Policy and Advocacy team on proposed rules and regulations impacting reproductive health and rights.

HHS Finalizes Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy

Office for Civil Rights publishes highly-anticipated regulation which clarifies federal privacy protections afforded to reproductive health information under HIPAA.

Comments Submitted to U.S. Federal Agencies

Recent comments submitted by the Center on rules and regulations impacting reproductive health and rights.

HHS Secretary Tours Clinic in Trip Organized by the Center

On January 30, 2023, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra visited the Whole Women’s Health (WWH) clinic in Alexandria, Virginia, for a tour and roundtable discussion organized by the Center’s Federal Policy and Advocacy team. The roundtable, which focused on abortion access after the overturning of Roe, featured Secretary Becerra; Amy Hagstrom […]

Center Submits Comment on Proposed Changes to Health Privacy Regulation

On May 6, 2021, the Center submitted a comment in response to a proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services modifying the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which provides protections for the use and disclosure of individuals’ health information. Our comment highlighted concerns about potential implications for young people and others seeking or having accessed sexual and reproductive health […]

Center Submits Comment on Proposed Rule to End Trump-era “Domestic Gag Rule”

On May 17, 2021, the Center for Reproductive Rights submitted a comment on the Biden Administration’s proposed rule on “Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services.” The proposed rule change would restore the Title X family planning program by ending the Trump-era “domestic gag rule” and reinstating regulations instituted in 2000, with […]