[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H1743-H1744]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PROTECT WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM

  (Mr. AUCHINCLOSS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to a Texas judge's 
attack on women's reproductive freedom. This ruling undermines proven 
scientific research and needlessly restricts women's access to 
healthcare.
  Mifepristone is a safe and effective medication that has been used by 
millions since it was approved by the FDA two decades ago. Medical 
determinations should be left to medical professionals.

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  I am thankful for the work of the Healey administration in my home 
State to insulate Massachusetts residents from this decision. The 
Commonwealth must not let Texas set the agenda for women's healthcare.
  I also strongly support the work of organizations like Mayday Health, 
who are informing and empowering women to make their own decisions 
about their reproductive health and working to get the medication 
across State lines.
  On the Federal level, I joined my colleagues in submitting an amicus 
brief to the Supreme Court urging them to protect a woman's right to 
choose. I will not stop fighting to ensure access to safe, effective 
reproductive healthcare for all Americans.

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