Maloney Votes to Protect Access to Contraception

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Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) helped pass the Right to Contraception Act, legislation to protect women's right to make family and life planning decisions by accessing contraceptives. Rep. Maloney voted to pass and co-sponsored this important legislation, which will codify people's right to obtain contraceptives into federal law, as well as a doctor's right to provide such care.

"Family planning and reproductive healthcare are incredibly personal decisions that the government and politicians have no place in," said Rep. Maloney. "Today, we passed the Right to Contraception Act to enshrine the fundamental freedom to access contraception into federal law. I am proud to join my colleagues in standing up to GOP efforts to take away women's rights. We will not allow them to take our country backward."

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Background on H.R. 8373, the Right to Contraception Act:

H.R. 8373 passed by a vote of 228 - 195.
Rep. Maloney is a co-sponsor of the legislation.
The Right to Contraception Act:
Defends the Right to Obtain Contraception: H.R. 8373 enshrines into federal law a right for people to obtain a range of contraceptive measures, including but not limited to oral and emergency medications and intrauterine devices.
Ensures the Right to Provide Contraception: H.R. 8373 codifies a federal right for doctors and other health care professionals to provide contraceptives and related information.
Creates Enforcement Measures: H.R. 8373 authorizes the Department of Justice, health care providers, and individuals seeking contraceptives to pursue litigation in federal court against unlawful restrictions on these rights.

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