Rep. Angie Craig Introduces Legislation to Protect Access to Contraception
Since SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, numerous states have pushed to limit access to birth control pills and other contraceptives
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig introduced legislation to protect access to contraception and defend health care providers’ ability to distribute contraceptives – no matter where they live.
The Right to Contraception Act would create a statutory right for people to obtain and use contraceptives – like birth control pills, IUDs and condoms – and grant the Attorney General the ability to take civil action against any state or government official that implements or enforces legislation that prevents access to contraceptives.
“The idea that we have to introduce a bill to protect birth control access in 2023 is shocking and disappointing – but the Radical Right has given us no choice. I will always stand up for our fundamental rights and freedoms, and that’s why I’m pushing to pass the Right to Contraception Act,” said Rep. Angie Craig.
Rep. Craig introduced the bill alongside Reps. Kathy Manning (NC-06), Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Nikema Williams (GA-05).
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