Today, the Senate announced an upcoming vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act.
Board Chair of Physicians for Reproductive Health and ob/gyn in New Jersey Dr. Kristyn Brandi responds:
“It is a historic day for advancing reproductive health, rights and justice as the Senate announces an upcoming vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA). While Texans are still under the dangerous restrictions of S.B. 8 because of the failure of our courts to intervene, the Senate is taking steps to protect abortion access at the national level, a move that is desperately needed.
“In Texas, S.B. 8 is taking its toll on communities of color, communities that already have worse outcomes as a result of systemic racism. I thank Leader Schumer and Senate leadership for standing against these inhumane abortion restrictions and urge passage of WHPA, while continuing to push for true reproductive justice by championing bills like the EACH Act, HEAL Act, and the Momnibus.”