March 4, 2024
Congressman Gallego’s new report, “Protecting Arizona Women's Health” highlights his commitment to supporting and protecting reproductive and maternal health.
phoenix — Gathered at the offices of the Arizona Family Planning Association. Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) Today, we hosted a roundtable to discuss the current state of women's reproductive and maternal health in Arizona and his efforts to protect and expand it.
“Far-right extremists in Arizona and Washington have made it clear they want to ban abortion, contraception and in vitro fertilization.” said Congressman Gallego.. “At the same time, women across Arizona face significant hurdles to access quality, affordable care. That’s why I stand with these leaders today to support women across Arizona. It was an honor to discuss how we can improve health care and support women and families in Arizona.”
During the meeting, Congressman Gallego shared a new report. Protecting Arizona Women's Healthfocuses on his efforts to support women's health, with an emphasis on protecting reproductive and maternal health. Participants include Planned Parenthood of Arizona, Reproductive Freedom for All, AHCCCS, Native Health, Arizona Intertribal Council, National Hispanic Nurses Association, National Black Nurses Association, Women's Health Coalition of Arizona, and leaders from several community health and family planning centers across the United States. state.
This event is part of Rep. Gallego's broader work to protect women's health and protect their reproductive freedom.he supports it Women's Health Protection Act Codify abortion rights nationwide; Contraceptive Rights Act Require pharmacies and pharmacists to provide contraception without delay to patients with a valid prescription.he also supports Veteran Infertility Treatment Method Expands coverage of infertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Most recently, Congressman Gallego sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra asking for an end to federal tax dollars flowing to so-called crisis pregnancy centers through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. This prompted the Supreme Court to override the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) scientific judgment and revoke an injunction that would significantly reduce access to mifepristone, a safe and effective drug that the FDA approved in 2016. The announcement came a day after he signed a court brief requesting the move. In 2000, he took charge of abortion and miscarriage management.
