Several Democratic lawmakers have voiced strong opposition to recent abortion bans and restrictions on reproductive health care. Senator Markey highlighted the efforts of movement leaders in Massachusetts in the fight for reproductive justice, while Senator Mark Kelly emphasized the role of Planned Parenthood in Arizona amidst the chaos caused by these bans. Representative Sylvia Garcia and Senator Patty Murray condemned the impact of these laws on women's lives, with Murray announcing a hearing to address the issue. Representative Greg Casar pointed out the high maternal mortality rate in Texas and called for immediate congressional action to restore abortion rights. Senator Ben Cardin stressed the importance of contraception access and bodily autonomy, and Representative Frederica Wilson criticized the extreme nature of the bans proposed by MAGA Republicans. Senator Tammy Baldwin advocated for passing legislation to restore Roe v. Wade, arguing that judges should not make health care decisions for women.
Judges shouldn’t be making health care decisions for women. Doctors shouldn’t be living in fear of prosecution for doing their jobs. Women shouldn’t be living with fewer rights than their mothers & grandmothers. It’s way past time to pass my bill to restore Roe v. Wade. https://t.co/N1GbW1utRB
This is so inhumane! MAGA Republicans nationwide want to ban abortion, even if a person’s life is at risk, regardless of rape or incest. We can’t stand for this! It’s time that people, not politicians, control their reproductive decisions. https://t.co/FnRV8oZ92i
We will not stand by as extremists try to dismantle another component of reproductive health care. Contraception access is critical for millions of Americans, yet some lawmakers are still determined to stifle bodily autonomy.
This is an unacceptable and dangerous decision, especially because our state already has an alarmingly high maternal mortality rate. For their health, safety, and future: Texans are counting on Congress to restore abortion rights across the country NOW. https://t.co/W2wwtDHl3H
The anti-abortion movement has shown its cruelty & utter disregard for women’s lives again & again. I will Chair a @HELPCmteDems hearing to keep making clear how right-wing abortion bans & reproductive health care restrictions endanger women, hurt families, & roll back rights. https://t.co/b81mbS8hB4
No woman should ever have to risk her life to seek medical care. We must fight against these draconian laws and protect reproductive rights. https://t.co/6Op4XPO0K0
Planned Parenthood is on the frontlines of delivering reproductive health care to Arizona women. As abortion bans have caused chaos and uncertainty for women and doctors alike, we must restore reproductive freedom once and for all. https://t.co/LnQnATgn22
Radical Republicans will stop at nothing in their mission to ban abortion and block reproductive justice. I was proud to join @SenWarren's hearing and listen to movement leaders on the frontlines of the fight in the Commonwealth. https://t.co/sEYIGJ3qnT