[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S2048]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ACOG

  Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, today, it is my honor to recognize the 
American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, or ACOG, as it 
celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding. Since 1951, ACOG has 
played a central role in advancing the field of obstetrics and 
gynecology and improving the health and well-being of patients across 
the United States.
  ACOG is the leading professional membership organization for 
obstetrician-gynecologists, representing more than 62,000 members who 
live in and provide care to patients in every congressional district 
nationwide, including over 1,300 members in Washington State. Its 
members uphold the highest professional standards and are united in 
their delivery of exceptional, respectful, and science-based care for 
patients across their lifespan. For three-quarters of a century, ACOG 
has set the standard for obstetrics and gynecology through clinical 
guidance, education, and advocacy, empowering physicians to provide the 
best care possible for their patients.
  ACOG has served as a trusted source of accessible and reliable health 
information for both healthcare providers and the public. In 
partnership with its members, ACOG has championed initiatives to 
improve maternal health outcomes, protect the patient-physician 
relationship, create more sustainable practice environments for 
obstetrician-gynecologists, bolster the healthcare workforce, and 
protect and advance access to quality healthcare for all individuals.
  In my time in the Senate, I have been proud to partner with ACOG in 
efforts to protect access to reproductive healthcare; prevent harmful 
treatment of pregnant and postpartum patients in immigration detention; 
advance investments in women's health research; require pregnancy-
related accommodations for workers; expand access to fertility services 
for veterans, servicemembers, and their families; and secure support 
for State maternal mortality review committees.
  ACOG's 75th anniversary is an important opportunity to recognize its 
historic contributions and enduring leadership in obstetrics and 
gynecology. To name a few, ACOG was a leading voice advocating to 
extend Medicaid coverage to at least 1 year postpartum, advocated for 
legislation to address opioid use during pregnancy, led quality 
improvement initiatives to address and prevent the leading causes of 
maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, helped pave the way 
for broader access to contraception, and translated the scientific 
advances of HPV vaccine development into clinical practice.
  For 75 years, ACOG has helped shape the future of women's health and 
continues to play a vital role in ensuring high-quality care for 
patients and families nationwide, and I look forward to continuing to 
partner with them to improve access to healthcare for women in my State 
and across the country.

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