House Pro-Choice Leaders Call for GAO Investigation into State and Local Laws Restricting Women’s Access to Constitutionally-Protected Medical…
House Pro-
"We are very concerned about growing trends in the enactment of state and local laws that make reproductive health services inaccessible to women," DeGette and Slaughter wrote in a letter to
In 1973, the Supreme Court made clear that the
Nevertheless, many states have restricted access with policies targeting clinics, doctors, or women themselves. In the letter to Comptroller
A copy of the letter is included below:
Mr.
Comptroller General of
Dear Mr. Dodaro,
As the
Whole Woman's Health used the clarified undue burden standard to evaluate the constitutionality of a
Even though Whole Woman's Health will undoubtedly enhance protection of women's fundamental rights, we remain concerned that many state laws will continue to deprive women of any meaningful right to choose without imparting true benefits. Women's ability to access care is often dependent on many variables that can lead to different experiences based on socio-demographic characteristics, geographic location, and the policy environment a woman lives in. Women on
With this in mind, we request that GAO examine what is known about 1)
Without realistic access to care, many women lack any practical ability to exercise their constitutional right to choose. GAO's study pursuant to this request will support us in our efforts to ensure the women's fundamental reproductive rights are both meaningful and protected. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
Sincerely,
Congresswoman
Read this original document at: https://louise.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-pro-choice-leaders-call-gao-investigation-state-and-local-laws
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