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Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed H.R. 8373, the Right to Contraception Act, which will federally protect the right for Americans nationwide to access contraception. In the wake of the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a precedent has been set for the same Court to next overturn Griswold v. Connecticut, a 1965 landmark decision which protects the freedom to use contraceptives without government interference.

Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed H.R.

Washington, D.C. — Today, the United States House of Representatives once again passed the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, led by Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27), Lois Frankel (FL-21), Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07). The 219 – 210 vote on this critical legislation — which previously passed the House in September 2021 — comes just weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reversing nearly 50 years of precedence and protection.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) issued the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19:

"On Tuesday morning, I took a rapid antigen test and received a negative result. I routinely get PCR testing and on Tuesday evening, I received a positive result. After consulting with the House Physician, I am isolating in accordance with CDC guidelines. I am currently asymptomatic and thankful to have received my vaccination and two booster shots. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted if you have not already."

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced the termination of the Title 42 public health order that has, since March 2020, required the expulsion of nearly 2 million immigrants and refugees seeking a legal right to asylum. On February 14, Reps.