Senator Murray Fights to Protect Reproductive Health Care and Abortion Rights

Senator Patty Murray, a prominent advocate for reproductive health care and abortion rights, has spoken out against Republican lawmakers and prosecutors who seek to punish women and doctors for seeking and providing abortion care. In a statement released today, Senator Murray emphasized the importance of protecting women and doctors from being treated as criminals for accessing or providing legal abortion care.

Murray, who has been a leader in the fight to protect and expand access to reproductive health care, has introduced legislation such as the “Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act” to safeguard abortion providers in states where abortion is legal. She has also been a vocal supporter of strengthening privacy protections for abortion data, as outlined in a letter she co-led with Senator Wyden in July.

The Biden administration’s recent final rule to strengthen the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule was praised by Senator Murray as a crucial step in protecting individuals who seek, obtain, or provide legal reproductive health care. She highlighted the stark contrast between Democrats’ efforts to protect reproductive rights and Republicans’ attempts to criminalize women and their doctors.

As the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade approaches, Senator Murray continues to lead the charge in defending women’s rights and reproductive health care. She has introduced numerous pieces of legislation to protect reproductive rights, support providers, and ensure women have access to the care they need.

In the face of ongoing attacks on women’s rights, Senator Murray remains steadfast in her commitment to fighting for reproductive rights and standing as a firewall against Republican efforts to restrict access to abortion care. Her unwavering dedication to this cause underscores the importance of protecting women and doctors from punitive measures and ensuring that reproductive health care remains a fundamental right for all.