House Democrats passed a bill Friday that would protect abortion rights, but there are major questions about whether the bill can get past a 50-50 Senate and reach President Joe Biden's desk.
WASHINGTON–Facing mounting pressure to respond to a conservative Supreme Court ruling, House Democrats passed two bills Friday that would protect abortion rights and the women who travel across state lines for the procedure.
But there are major questions about whether either bill can get past a 50-50 Senate and reach President Joe Biden's desk.The Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 would enshrine Roe v. Wade into federal law. The Ensuring Access to Abortion Act would protect a patient's right to travel for legal abortions.The bills passed the Democratic-led House as expected.
This week marks the first time lawmakers have convened since the conservative majority on the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that had legalized abortion in the U.S. for half a century.
House Democrats will also introduce additional legislation in the coming weeks to protect patients' privacy rights and prohibit any restrictions on contraception, she said.The House action Friday follows recent executive action from Biden. Last Friday, the president issued an order to protect access to emergency contraception and other health services.
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