House Pro-Choice Caucus co-Chairs Louise Slaughter and Diana DeGette Issue Statement on SGR/CHIP Legislative Package

Statement

"As co-Chairs of the Pro-Choice Caucus, we have always stood against the Hyde Amendment and other attempts to restrict a woman's right to make her own reproductive choices. The Hyde Amendment is a temporary rider that expires every year, and we -- along with many women across this country -- look forward to the day when it will end."

"The language included in the bipartisan compromise does not further restrict women's access to abortion, and the provisions expire along with funding--just as the current Hyde Amendment does. We will be supporting this bipartisan compromise, and we encourage other members of the Pro-Choice Caucus to do the same."

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