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The Reproductive Freedom Caucus is a coalition of 160 Members of Congress fighting every day to protect & expand abortion access in the U.S. & globally. Chairs | Congresswoman Diana DeGette & Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · May 16

This is the cruelty of abortion bans on full display. This is not “pro-woman,” “pro-life,” or “pro-family,” this is inhumanity.

Adriana Smith, we fight for you.

Read more 👇.

RFC's statement on the tragic case of Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old Georgia mother who was declared brain dead in February and forcibly remains on life support due to the state’s abortion ban.

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · 6d

Even Donald Trump's own @fda.gov knows mifepristone is safe and effective. 🤗

Facts are not partisan, data are data, and even this FDA has no choice but to confirm it: mifepristone should be MORE accessible, not less.

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · 8d

This chaos and destruction is intentional.

Your basic reproductive care—your Medicaid, birth control, maternity care, even abortion coverage you pay for with your own money—is being used as a scapegoat to continue their assault on health care. And we will never legitimize it.

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · 8d

Republicans can choose to fix the health care crisis they created. Instead, they're doubling down on dysfunction, shoving us into a shutdown—all while doing nothing to restore or protect the health care access that hangs in the balance.

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · 8d

For the past 49 years, the #HydeAmendment has left 8 million women on Medicaid without abortion coverage & stripped their freedom to access abortion care nationwide.

Now is the time to end Hyde & put women's reproductive health care over politics.

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · 12d

25 years of safe, effective use. #Mifepristone is essential health care and no one should have to fight for access to it.

Medical decisions belong in the hands of patients, not politicians.

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · 12d

In every community across the world, birth control access is essential. It’s health care. It’s freedom. It’s a RIGHT — and we’re not backing down from the fight to protect it.

#WorldContraceptionDay

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · 26d

Yesterday’s ruling doesn’t just restrict care — it eliminates it.

In many areas, Planned Parenthood is the only provider. Cutting Medicaid funding means shutting the door on screenings, birth control & more for millions.

RFC will keep fighting for patients' rights & freedoms.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 27d

A U.S. appeals court panel allows the Trump administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue.

Appeals court allows Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

A judge previously ruled Planned Parenthood clinics across the U.S. must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding as the organization fights the Trump administration's efforts to defund it.

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National Women's Law Center @nwlc.org · Sep 4

Yesterday, NWLC President & CEO @FatimaGossGraves.bsky.social joined @demwomencaucus.bsky.social & @reprocaucus.bsky.social for a press conference on the VA’s proposed regulation to reinstate a near-total abortion ban & bar VA providers from offering comprehensive pregnancy counseling for veterans.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · Sep 5

The same Trump officials who say they are “leaving abortion up to the states” are exploiting the power of the federal government to roll back rights for American veterans.

I’m proud to join @demwomencaucus.bsky.social, @reprocaucus.bsky.social, @democrats-veterans.house.gov, and

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · Sep 6

Our veterans have sacrificed everything for our country.

We owe it to them to provide the services they need, including abortion care.

I’m joining my @reprocaucus.bsky.social & @demwomencaucus.bsky.social colleagues in demanding Trump roll back his cruel attacks on healthcare for veterans.

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · Sep 3

STARTING SOON: We’re joining HVAC talk about the Trump VA’s ban on abortion care for veterans. Join us live! 🎙️

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · Sep 3

Join us live at 2 PM:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZT6...

HVAC & SVAC Press Conference on VA’s Decision to Ban Abortion Care and Counseling

YouTube video by Committee on Veterans Affairs' Democrats

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Rep. Diana DeGette @degette.house.gov · Aug 26

Happy Women’s Equality Day!

As co-chair of the @reprocaucus.bsky.social, I am committed to advocating for and prioritizing policies that protect, secure, and expand women’s rights and freedoms, including access to reproductive health care.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · Aug 31

Trump's Big, Ugly Bill will rob families across the country of essential abortion care.

As @reprocaucus.bsky.social Co-Chair, I joined @reppaultonko.bsky.social at the Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood to thank our medical providers & affirm our commitment to fighting for our bodily autonomy.

Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Paul Tonko pose for a photo with Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood leaders.

Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Paul Tonko pose for a photo with the Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood Director.

Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Paul Tonko tour the Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood in Albany.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley sits in one of the rooms at the Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood.

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · Aug 4

Donald Trump and Republicans claim to support veterans, but even veterans are not spared under their extreme anti-abortion agenda.

Those who fight for our country abroad have earned the right for their needs to be met at home. Playing politics with their health care is immoral.

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · Aug 4

🚨The Department of Veterans Affairs published a proposed regulation to reinstate a complete ban on reproductive health services, including abortion-related counseling and care at VA.

To read RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social's statement: democrats-veterans.house.gov/news/press-r...

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · Jul 25

Trump & Republicans' want to make it more difficult for our most vulnerable to access STI testing, breast exams, birth control, & more.

But we won't let them.

This ruling to protect Planned Parenthood centers from being defunded is encouraging, but our fight is not over.
apnews.com/article/plan...

Planned Parenthood wins partial victory in legal fight with Trump administration over funding cuts

Planned Parenthood has won a partial victory in a legal fight with President Donald Trump’s administration over its efforts to defund the organization in tax legislation.

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Rep. Veronica Escobar @repescobar.bsky.social · Jul 28

Planned Parenthood provides critical healthcare for women on everything from mental health, testing, planning, and more.

This is a win for patients and a well-deserved blow to an administration hellbent on attacking healthcare.
apnews.com/article/plan...

Judge blocks Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A federal judge says Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding.

apnews.com

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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz @wassermanschultz.house.gov · Jul 29

A federal judge just blocked Republicans' push to defund Planned Parenthood—a backdoor abortion ban they hid in Trump’s Big Ugly Bill.

It’s a big win but we can’t let up if we want to ensure millions of people can access birth control, annual exams, cancer screenings & more.

Judge blocks Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A federal judge says Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding.

apnews.com

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · Jul 28

🚨 Victory for Reproductive Rights🚨

A federal judge just temporarily blocked Trump’s cruel attempt to strip Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood.

I fought this in committee with my own amendment that every Republican voted down.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · Jul 28

BREAKING: A federal judge has blocked the GOP's attempt to defund Planned Parenthood.

This is a big win. But we need to keep up the pressure. Republicans want nothing more than to secure a nationwide abortion ban and rip health care away from women.

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/u...

Judge Indefinitely Blocks Withholding of Medicaid Funds to Planned Parenthood

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Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove @kamlager-dove.house.gov · Jul 26

Trump & Republicans snuck a backdoor abortion ban into their Big Ugly Bill.

But defunding Planned Parenthood won't just restrict abortion access—it will also strip women of compassionate, affordable health care.

I'm proud to stand with Planned Parenthood LA to protect our care.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · Jul 28

No matter who you are, where you live, or who you love, you should be able to get the health care you need, when you need it, in your home community.

And that’s exactly what Planned Parenthood health centers do every day.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · Jul 28

BREAKING: A judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood and ordered that it keep getting Medicaid funds.

Judge blocks Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A federal judge says Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding.

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · Jul 28

BREAKING: A federal judge has blocked Trump and Republicans’ attempts to defund Planned Parenthood through their Big Bad Betrayal.

This is a big win. We’ll keep fighting to ensure millions of Americans have access to the health care they need and deserve. apnews.com/article/plan...

Judge blocks Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A federal judge says Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding.

apnews.com

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Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · Jul 28

Hands off Medicaid. Hands off reproductive health care.

The recent court decision to temporarily block Republicans' attempt to defund Planned Parenthood is a welcome win. We must never stop fighting to protect reproductive freedom.

Judge blocks Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A federal judge says Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding.

apnews.com

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Congresswoman Lateefah Simon @replsimon.bsky.social · Jul 26

Devastating news that five Planned Parenthood locations in Northern California will close as a result of Republicans' cruel cruel budget bill.

Planned Parenthood provides basic health exams, cancer screenings, & vaccinations. Hands Off Planned Parenthood.
www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...

Planned Parenthood closes 5 Northern California clinics, citing Trump budget cuts

President Trump’s budget cuts to Medicaid have forced Planned Parenthood to shutter five clinics across Northern California and the Central Coast, including one in South San Francisco.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · Jul 28

Today’s ruling is a step forward. For now, a federal judge blocked the GOP’s effort to strip Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood.

The fight isn’t over— but access to essential reproductive care wins today.

apnews.com/article/plan...

Judge blocks Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A federal judge says Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding.

apnews.com

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