Rep. Pappas Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Weaken Affordable Care Act Contraceptive Coverage

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on July 8 after the Supreme Court ruled to weaken the Affordable Care Act by allowing private employers to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage for their employees:

"Today's decision is just another example of this Administration's relentless effort to undermine access to affordable health care, and thousands of people could lose contraceptive coverage as a result.

"An employer's personal beliefs should not determine whether a worker can access contraception.

"Although today's decision was disappointing, I remain committed to fighting to strengthen the ACA, expand access to care, and lower the cost of coverage and prescriptions for Granite Staters."