On Third Anniversary of Dobbs Decision, Pappas Helps Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Abortion Rights

Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) helped reintroduce two pieces of legislation vital to protecting access to reproductive care, the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. The Women’s Health Protection Act would enshrine into law vital protections previously guaranteed by Roe v. Wade and secure the right to reproductive care for everyone across America. The Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act would reaffirm the right to travel for abortion care, including traveling across state lines.

“Three years ago today, the Supreme Court took away reproductive freedom that had been guaranteed for 50 years. The vast majority of people in New Hampshire and across the country support the right to choose and access to safe, legal abortion. But this ruling opened the door for states and Congress to enact extremist laws blocking women’s access to a range of reproductive health care, from abortion to birth control. We cannot allow radical politicians and judges to turn back the clock on women's rights. I remain committed to doing all I can to restore and defend the right to safe and legal abortion and access to reproductive health care for all Americans,” said Congressman Pappas.

Background:

Pappas has previously helped pass the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act through the House and has continually advocated for resources to support New Hampshire family planning services and health providers in the face of both state and federal efforts to defund these providers.