Senator Murray Fights to Protect Reproductive Health Care and Abortion Rights

Senator 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 or providing abortion care. In a statement released today, Murray emphasized the importance of protecting women and doctors from being treated as criminals for accessing or providing legal abortion services.

Murray, along with Senator Wyden, sent a letter in July urging strong privacy protections for abortion data, highlighting the need to safeguard the privacy of individuals seeking reproductive health care. Additionally, she introduced legislation to ensure that doctors can provide legal abortion care without facing restrictions or uncertainty about their legal liability.

The Biden administration’s final rule to strengthen the HIPAA Privacy Rule was praised by Murray as an important step in protecting individuals who seek, obtain, or provide legal reproductive health care. She emphasized the need to combat Republican efforts to imprison and criminalize women and doctors for accessing or providing abortion care.

As a longtime advocate for reproductive rights, Murray has led efforts in Congress to protect and expand access to reproductive health care and abortion rights. She has introduced multiple pieces of legislation to safeguard reproductive rights, protect providers, and ensure that women receive the care they need. Murray co-leads the Women’s Health Protection Act, which aims to restore the right to abortion nationwide.

In light of the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Murray has continued to fight against Republican attacks on women’s rights. She has led Senate Democrats in pushing for legislation to protect women’s fundamental freedoms and has hosted briefings to raise awareness about the impact of Republican abortion bans on women.

Senator Murray’s unwavering commitment to protecting reproductive rights and ensuring access to abortion care underscores the ongoing battle to safeguard women’s health and autonomy in the face of political opposition.