executive order is a good step and will work to safeguard access to abortion, including the right to travel." Wade by SCOTUS has had a dangerous impact on women. Colin Allred: "As we've seen in Texas, the repeal of Roe v. Even under Roe, people of color and those with low incomes weren't guaranteed access to care.
Barbara Lee: "Thank you for this Executive Order paving the way for Medicaid to pay for out-of-state abortions-a critical step to accessibility. I again call on the Senate to act on 2 House-passed bills: the Women's Health Protection Act (to put the right to choose abortion into federal law) and a bill guaranteeing the right to travel across state lines for an abortion." Dwight Evans: "I applaud Biden's latest action to secure access to #ReproductiveRights. Helping women travel across state lines & providing health care providers w/ legal guidance is critical – I stand ready to help in the Senate." Jeanne Shaheen: "This is important action from to protect access to essential reproductive health care. We urge the Biden admin to continue the work to protect and expand abortion access - and we've suggested some next steps"
Support for travel was included in our Reproductive Freedom Agenda because everyone should be able to access essential health care, regardless of zip code. We're thrilled to see this action from to support people in getting the care they need. For people who are parenting, have low incomes, or live in rural areas, out-of-state travel can be expensive and challenging. Progressive Caucus: "Abortion is being pushed out of reach across the country. Women are making their voices heard: everyone deserves the freedom to decide what is best for themselves and their families."
Last night, Kansans rejected extreme GOP efforts to control a woman's health care decisions about her body. Promoting Research and Data Collection on Maternal Health Outcomesĭemocratic Women's Caucus: "We applaud and enthusiastically endorse President Biden's executive order to help secure access to reproductive healthcare services, including by supporting patients who travel for abortion care. Supporting Patients Traveling Out of State for Medical CareĮnsuring Health Care Providers Comply with Federal Non-Discrimination Law This Executive Order builds on the actions his Administration has already taken to defend reproductive rights by: Yesterday, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Securing Access to Reproductive and Other Healthcare Services, building on actions that the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to protect access to reproductive healthcare services and defend women's fundamental rights.