Comment: The article reports on efforts by Sen. Ron Wyden to get information from the federal EPA on a recent recommendation that groundwater and wastewater be tested for levels birth control pill and abortion medications. Sen. Wyden asserts that the move by the EPA is laying the groundwork for federal restrictions on reproductive health care under the guise of "drinking water safety."
Tag: Right to Contraception
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signs Right to Contraception Act
Comment: The Right to Contraception Act establishes a legal right under Virginia state law to obtain reproductive health care, including contraceptive medication and devices. Similar legislation is pending in other states, including North Carolina, and in the U.S. Congress.
White House pushes Senate to move quickly on Casey Means nomination for Surgeon General
Comment: Surgeon General nominee Casey Means has criticized birth control methods such as hormonal birth control as dangerous and disrespectful to human life. The White House Press Secretary issued the call for her quick confirmation at the same time the President seemed less committed to Means, stating that "we have a lot of great candidates" for the position.
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Introduces Legislation To Safeguard Contraception
Comment: Rep. Fletcher of Texas reintroduced the Right to Contraception Act in the 119th Congress to protect access to a range of contraceptive methods, devices, and medications used to prevent pregnancy, including but not limited to oral contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, and intrauterine devices (IUDs)
Virginia bill affirming right to contraception heads to Gov. Spanberger’s desk
Comment: The recently-elected Governor of Virginia has already said that she will sign state legislation affirming the right to contraception. The newly passed Virginia legislation is similar to federal bills that have stalled in Congress.