[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 42 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    INSURANCE-COVERED CONTRACEPTION

  (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
bring attention to the congressional digital day of action on the Hobby 
Lobby Supreme Court case. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, 27 million 
women have access to insurance-covered contraceptives. Nearly 2 million 
of those women come from my home State of Texas.
  Unfortunately, Hobby Lobby, the largest importer in my district, 
asserts that employers should control the choices of women to have 
access to contraception and preventive care. However, 70 percent of 
Americans disagree with that heinous assertion.
  While individuals have their own religious beliefs and consciences, 
businesses that employ thousands of hardworking Americans do not. The 
implication that a boss could potentially decide what health care 
treatments any employee can receive are more far-reaching than just 
contraceptive care.
  What can be next? An employer denying coverage of routine 
immunizations or vaccinations because of religious belief?
  It is offensive that an employer believes they have the right to make 
these personal decisions for their employees. I urge my colleagues to 
stand up and fight against this discriminatory action taken by Hobby 
Lobby.

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