Biden says he 'strongly supports' bill that will codify the right to contraception that Congress will vote on this week and again warns Roe v. Wade will have 'far-reaching consequences on women's health'
Biden put out statement of support for the Right to Contraception Act, which the House will vote on this week
It's part of a slew of legislation Dems are passing to protect reproductive rights
The Right to Contraception Act allows people to obtain and use contraceptives, and protects healthcare providers' ability to provide contraceptives
On Friday the House passed two bills - one to codify the right to an abortion and one to protect a woman's right to cross state lines for an abortion
Neither of those is expected to pass the Senate
By Emily Goodin, Senior U.S. Political Reporter
Published: 15:24 EDT, 18 July 2022 | Updated: 16:35 EDT, 18 July 2022
President Joe Biden on Monday said he 'strongly support's a House bill that would codify the right to contraception.
The Biden administration put out a statement of support for the Right to Contraception Act, which the House will vote on this week as part of a slew of legislation Democrats are passing to protect reproductive rights.
In the statement, Biden again warned the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade would have 'far-reaching consequences' on women's health.
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