Senate Republicans Vote to Uphold Trump’s Abortion Ban for Women Veterans
Republican lawmakers leave 460,000 women who served the country without access to abortion care.
WASHINGTON, DC –– Last night, Senate Republicans voted to uphold Trump’s federal abortion ban for veterans and their families — stripping reproductive freedom from women who fought for our freedoms. The policy blocks access to abortion care and counseling through the the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, even in cases of rape, incest, or medical emergencies. The move further illustrates how Republican lawmakers are committed to pushing their dangerous agenda including installing a national abortion ban.
Last year, the Trump administration covertly banned abortion care for women veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities, rolling back the Biden-era protections.
The Trump administration is pulling every lever at their disposal to ban abortion — even in states where it is legally protected. Trump and Senate Republicans continue to bend the knee to anti-abortion extremists despite attacks on care putting lives at risk everyday.
From weaponizing federal agencies to gut access to medication abortion, to sneaking new national abortion restrictions into critical health care legislation and undermining federal protections for lifesaving care, the consequences of attacks on reproductive freedom are deadly and impact everyone, including veterans.
Veronica Ingham, Managing Director of Free & Just, Veronica Ingham released the following statement:
“Last night, Republican lawmakers sided with anti-abortion extremists over veterans who have bravely served this country. Instead of focusing on lowering costs and ensuring Americans can afford health care, Republicans are fixated on gutting access to abortion. Right now, anti-abortion lawmakers are reaffirming their commitment to pushing their dangerous agenda. They are willing to leave thousands of veterans and their families without care — even when faced with horrific or life threatening situations. Republican priorities are painfully clear, and they will stop at nothing to enact a nationwide abortion ban — no matter the cost.”
If you are interested in speaking to storytellers about the impacts of the administration's attacks on abortion care for veterans, please contact Malachi White, malachi@freeandjust.us.
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Free & Just is fighting to stop attacks on reproductive freedom and rights. We’re working with people across the country to share real stories to show the devastating consequences of attacks on our reproductive freedom. We all deserve the right to control our bodies and lives. That’s why we’re sharing our stories, raising our voices, and fighting for our future.