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July 8, 2022 Tweet - "Today, @POTUS signed an Executive Order protecting women's reproductive rights after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. We remain committed to fighting for a woman's fundamental right to freedom and privacy. This fight isn't over." Kamala Harris
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "If states try to block a woman from getting medication the FDA has already approved and that has been available for more than twenty years, we will act to protect that woman's right to that medication." Pres. Joe Biden
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "If extremist governors try to block a woman from traveling from a state that prohibits her from seeking the medical help she needs to a state that provides that care, we will act to protect her bedrock rights." Pres. Joe Biden
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Congress must act to codify Roe and the filibuster should not stand in the way. But right now, we don't have the votes to change the filibuster. That means we need to elect more Democratic senators and reelect our House majority in November to get this bill to my desk." Pres. Joe Biden
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Last month, the Supreme Court took away a constitutional right from the women of America. People should be able to make decisions about issues like contraception and who they marry without government interference." Kamala Harris
July 3, 2022 Tweet - "Under the new White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis, @HHSGov will expand access and coverage of doulas and midwives for mothers and families across America. Learn more:" Kamala Harris
July 2, 2022 Tweet - "I am participating in a fireside conversation with @KekePalmer at ESSENCE Festival of Culture on the most critical issues facing Black women, including the fight for reproductive rights. Tune in." Kamala Harris
July 2, 2022 Tweet - "We will protect a woman's access to medications approved by the FDA, like contraception, which is essential for preventative health care, and have taken steps to ensure that these critical medications are available to the fullest extent possible." Pres. Joe Biden
July 2, 2022 Remarks by President Biden During a Virtual Meeting with Governors on Reproductive Rights Pres. Joe Biden
July 1, 2022 Tweet - "Today, I was joined by a group of Governors who share my outrage at the Supreme Court's extreme decision on Roe v. Wade. They understand what's at stake, and they're doing everything in their power to protect the women they serve." Pres. Joe Biden
June 30, 2022 Tweet - "New Jersey passed two proactive abortion bills through their state legislature protecting health care providers and out-of-state patients. I applaud @GovMurphy and both chambers in getting this done. I look forward to supporting further action on reproductive freedom." Kamala Harris
June 28, 2022 Tweet - "A concurring opinion in the Supreme Court's decision on Roe suggests other rights--such as the freedom to decide when you are going to start a family and to make decisions about contraception, IUDs--are at risk." Kamala Harris
June 27, 2022 Tweet - "What happened on Friday was a complete dismantling of reproductive freedom by the Supreme Court. Right now, we are fighting to restore what the Court took away." Kamala Harris
June 24, 2022 Tweet - "While today's Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade puts at risk the health and lives of women across America, most states in this country still recognize a woman's right to choose. Here's what you should know." Pres. Joe Biden
June 23, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Meeting with State Attorneys General on Protecting Reproductive Healthcare Access Kamala Harris
June 23, 2022 Tweet - "Today, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a mandate that transformed our nation. I'll continue to fight for the promise of Title IX -- that every woman and girl can pursue her education and dreams free from discrimination, and every LGBTQI+ student is protected." Pres. Joe Biden
June 16, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Press Call on Improving Maternal Health Outcomes Kamala Harris
June 14, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Roundtable to Discuss Roe V. Wade Kamala Harris
June 12, 2022 Tweet - "When talking about Roe v. Wade, we need to discuss the right to self-determination: the ability of an individual to make their own decisions about their life and future." Kamala Harris
June 7, 2022 Tweet - "Today is the anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Griswold v. Connecticut, recognizing that the right to privacy protects the right to access and use contraception. The right to privacy in Griswold is what underlies Roe v. Wade. Here's what it all means." Kamala Harris
June 7, 2022 Tweet - "At a time when we need every state and local leader to protect women's reproductive rights, the Louisiana state legislature passed an abortion ban with no exception for rape or incest. This is yet another extreme law that harms women and criminalizes health care workers." Kamala Harris
June 6, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Roundtable with Faith Leaders on Reproductive Healthcare Kamala Harris
June 6, 2022 Tweet - "If the Supreme Court overturns Roe, abortion could be banned in states across the country, putting women's lives at risk. Since day one, our position has been clear: We will defend women's constitutional rights and fight to protect the fundamental right to self-determination." Kamala Harris
June 4, 2022 Tweet - "When women are supported and heard--whether in the courtroom, workplace, government halls, or at the ballot box--democracy is more complete. Without a doubt, gender equality strengthens democracy." Kamala Harris
May 22, 2022 Tweet - "The power a woman has to make decisions about her own body is directly connected to her power to make decisions about her future. This week I met with health care providers to talk through how we protect reproductive rights for women in America." Kamala Harris
May 22, 2022 Tweet - "My administration will always fight for equal pay -- and while we still have more work to do, I'm glad equal pay is now a reality for the @USWNT ." Pres. Joe Biden
May 21, 2022 Tweet - "Every person is entitled to the fundamental rights of privacy and self-determination. Protecting reproductive rights is about protecting your ability to make decisions about what you do with your body." Kamala Harris
May 14, 2022 Tweet - "Women's rights are under attack. Over the last few months, we've seen extremist Republican leaders try to weaponize the use of the law against women. These attacks affect all Americans and put women in harm's way." Kamala Harris
April 14, 2022 Tweet - "Black women are more than 3x times as likely to die because of a pregnancy-related complication than white women. President Biden and I are pursuing systemic policies that provide comprehensive, holistic maternal health care free from bias and discrimination." Kamala Harris
April 13, 2022 Tweet - "We're facing a maternal mortality crisis. Women in America are dying from pregnancy-related causes at a higher rate than any other developed nation. I'm meeting with Cabinet officials to discuss ways to improve maternal health outcomes for families." Kamala Harris
April 8, 2022 A Proclamation on Black Maternal Health Week, 2022 Pres. Joe Biden
April 1, 2022 Tweet - "This is an important step to ensure women get the maternal health care that they need. In December, I launched a Call to Action to improve health outcomes for parents and infants in the United States. We will keep fighting to protect maternal health." Kamala Harris
March 15, 2022 Remarks by President Biden at an Event on Equal Pay Day to Celebrate Women's History Month Pres. Joe Biden
Jan. 22, 2022 Statement by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the 49th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Pres. Joe Biden
Dec. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Let it be clear: healthy economies require helping mothers and healthy children. By investing in maternal health and child care, we will help get working mothers back to work and set our economy up for sustainable, long-term growth." Kamala Harris
Dec. 7, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Maternal Day of Action Summit Kamala Harris
Nov. 24, 2021 Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 21, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris After Meeting to Discuss the Importance of Passing the Build Back Better Agenda Kamala Harris
Sept. 21, 2021 Remarks by President Biden Before the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 21, 2021 Tweet - "We must defend the constitutional right of women to make decisions about their own bodies. S.B. 8 in Texas threatens that right and violates precedent set under Roe v. Wade." Kamala Harris
Sept. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Our Administration will always fight to defend the right of women to make decisions about their own bodies. It is non-negotiable." Kamala Harris
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Millions of women have dropped out of the workforce during the pandemic. It's a national emergency. We need to invest in quality, affordable child care to help get working mothers back to work and set our economy up for sustainable, long-term growth." Kamala Harris
Sept. 15, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Administration's Proposed Investments in Childcare Kamala Harris
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The right of women to make decisions about their own bodies is non-negotiable--and the law in Texas is unconscionable. Last week, I met with patients and providers to hear about the impact of Texas Senate Bill 8. Our Administration will fight that law--and others like it." Kamala Harris
Sept. 10, 2021 Tweet - "What's happening in Texas, in Georgia, and across our country with policies attacking women's rights, reproductive rights, voting rights, worker rights--Republicans think if they can win in California, they can do this anywhere. We won't let them win." Kamala Harris
Sept. 9, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Reproductive Rights Roundtable Kamala Harris
Sept. 2, 2021 Statement by President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Law SB8 Pres. Joe Biden
Sept. 1, 2021 Statement by Vice President Harris on Texas Law SB8 Kamala Harris
Sept. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today, a new law takes effect in Texas that directly violates the precedent established in the landmark case of Roe v. Wade. This all-out assault on reproductive health effectively bans abortion for the nearly 7 million Texans of reproductive age." Kamala Harris
Aug. 26, 2021 A Proclamation on Women's Equality Day, 2021 Pres. Joe Biden
Date Title Politician
July 8, 2022 Tweet - "Today, @POTUS signed an Executive Order protecting women's reproductive rights after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. We remain committed to fighting for a woman's fundamental right to freedom and privacy. This fight isn't over." Kamala Harris
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "If states try to block a woman from getting medication the FDA has already approved and that has been available for more than twenty years, we will act to protect that woman's right to that medication." Pres.Joe Biden
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "If extremist governors try to block a woman from traveling from a state that prohibits her from seeking the medical help she needs to a state that provides that care, we will act to protect her bedrock rights." Pres.Joe Biden
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Congress must act to codify Roe and the filibuster should not stand in the way. But right now, we don't have the votes to change the filibuster. That means we need to elect more Democratic senators and reelect our House majority in November to get this bill to my desk." Pres.Joe Biden
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Last month, the Supreme Court took away a constitutional right from the women of America. People should be able to make decisions about issues like contraception and who they marry without government interference." Kamala Harris
July 3, 2022 Tweet - "Under the new White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis, @HHSGov will expand access and coverage of doulas and midwives for mothers and families across America. Learn more:" Kamala Harris
July 2, 2022 Tweet - "I am participating in a fireside conversation with @KekePalmer at ESSENCE Festival of Culture on the most critical issues facing Black women, including the fight for reproductive rights. Tune in." Kamala Harris
July 2, 2022 Tweet - "We will protect a woman's access to medications approved by the FDA, like contraception, which is essential for preventative health care, and have taken steps to ensure that these critical medications are available to the fullest extent possible." Pres.Joe Biden
July 2, 2022 Remarks by President Biden During a Virtual Meeting with Governors on Reproductive Rights Pres.Joe Biden
July 1, 2022 Tweet - "Today, I was joined by a group of Governors who share my outrage at the Supreme Court's extreme decision on Roe v. Wade. They understand what's at stake, and they're doing everything in their power to protect the women they serve." Pres.Joe Biden
June 30, 2022 Tweet - "New Jersey passed two proactive abortion bills through their state legislature protecting health care providers and out-of-state patients. I applaud @GovMurphy and both chambers in getting this done. I look forward to supporting further action on reproductive freedom." Kamala Harris
June 28, 2022 Tweet - "A concurring opinion in the Supreme Court's decision on Roe suggests other rights--such as the freedom to decide when you are going to start a family and to make decisions about contraception, IUDs--are at risk." Kamala Harris
June 27, 2022 Tweet - "What happened on Friday was a complete dismantling of reproductive freedom by the Supreme Court. Right now, we are fighting to restore what the Court took away." Kamala Harris
June 24, 2022 Tweet - "While today's Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade puts at risk the health and lives of women across America, most states in this country still recognize a woman's right to choose. Here's what you should know." Pres.Joe Biden
June 23, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Meeting with State Attorneys General on Protecting Reproductive Healthcare Access Kamala Harris
June 23, 2022 Tweet - "Today, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a mandate that transformed our nation. I'll continue to fight for the promise of Title IX -- that every woman and girl can pursue her education and dreams free from discrimination, and every LGBTQI+ student is protected." Pres.Joe Biden
June 16, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Press Call on Improving Maternal Health Outcomes Kamala Harris
June 14, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Roundtable to Discuss Roe V. Wade Kamala Harris
June 12, 2022 Tweet - "When talking about Roe v. Wade, we need to discuss the right to self-determination: the ability of an individual to make their own decisions about their life and future." Kamala Harris
June 7, 2022 Tweet - "Today is the anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Griswold v. Connecticut, recognizing that the right to privacy protects the right to access and use contraception. The right to privacy in Griswold is what underlies Roe v. Wade. Here's what it all means." Kamala Harris
June 7, 2022 Tweet - "At a time when we need every state and local leader to protect women's reproductive rights, the Louisiana state legislature passed an abortion ban with no exception for rape or incest. This is yet another extreme law that harms women and criminalizes health care workers." Kamala Harris
June 6, 2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Roundtable with Faith Leaders on Reproductive Healthcare Kamala Harris
June 6, 2022 Tweet - "If the Supreme Court overturns Roe, abortion could be banned in states across the country, putting women's lives at risk. Since day one, our position has been clear: We will defend women's constitutional rights and fight to protect the fundamental right to self-determination." Kamala Harris
June 4, 2022 Tweet - "When women are supported and heard--whether in the courtroom, workplace, government halls, or at the ballot box--democracy is more complete. Without a doubt, gender equality strengthens democracy." Kamala Harris
May 22, 2022 Tweet - "The power a woman has to make decisions about her own body is directly connected to her power to make decisions about her future. This week I met with health care providers to talk through how we protect reproductive rights for women in America." Kamala Harris
May 22, 2022 Tweet - "My administration will always fight for equal pay -- and while we still have more work to do, I'm glad equal pay is now a reality for the @USWNT ." Pres.Joe Biden
May 21, 2022 Tweet - "Every person is entitled to the fundamental rights of privacy and self-determination. Protecting reproductive rights is about protecting your ability to make decisions about what you do with your body." Kamala Harris
May 14, 2022 Tweet - "Women's rights are under attack. Over the last few months, we've seen extremist Republican leaders try to weaponize the use of the law against women. These attacks affect all Americans and put women in harm's way." Kamala Harris
April 14, 2022 Tweet - "Black women are more than 3x times as likely to die because of a pregnancy-related complication than white women. President Biden and I are pursuing systemic policies that provide comprehensive, holistic maternal health care free from bias and discrimination." Kamala Harris
April 13, 2022 Tweet - "We're facing a maternal mortality crisis. Women in America are dying from pregnancy-related causes at a higher rate than any other developed nation. I'm meeting with Cabinet officials to discuss ways to improve maternal health outcomes for families." Kamala Harris
April 8, 2022 A Proclamation on Black Maternal Health Week, 2022 Pres.Joe Biden
April 1, 2022 Tweet - "This is an important step to ensure women get the maternal health care that they need. In December, I launched a Call to Action to improve health outcomes for parents and infants in the United States. We will keep fighting to protect maternal health." Kamala Harris
March 15, 2022 Remarks by President Biden at an Event on Equal Pay Day to Celebrate Women's History Month Pres.Joe Biden
Jan. 22, 2022 Statement by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the 49th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Pres.Joe Biden
Dec. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Let it be clear: healthy economies require helping mothers and healthy children. By investing in maternal health and child care, we will help get working mothers back to work and set our economy up for sustainable, long-term growth." Kamala Harris
Dec. 7, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Maternal Day of Action Summit Kamala Harris
Nov. 24, 2021 Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 21, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris After Meeting to Discuss the Importance of Passing the Build Back Better Agenda Kamala Harris
Sept. 21, 2021 Remarks by President Biden Before the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 21, 2021 Tweet - "We must defend the constitutional right of women to make decisions about their own bodies. S.B. 8 in Texas threatens that right and violates precedent set under Roe v. Wade." Kamala Harris
Sept. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Our Administration will always fight to defend the right of women to make decisions about their own bodies. It is non-negotiable." Kamala Harris
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Millions of women have dropped out of the workforce during the pandemic. It's a national emergency. We need to invest in quality, affordable child care to help get working mothers back to work and set our economy up for sustainable, long-term growth." Kamala Harris
Sept. 15, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Administration's Proposed Investments in Childcare Kamala Harris
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The right of women to make decisions about their own bodies is non-negotiable--and the law in Texas is unconscionable. Last week, I met with patients and providers to hear about the impact of Texas Senate Bill 8. Our Administration will fight that law--and others like it." Kamala Harris
Sept. 10, 2021 Tweet - "What's happening in Texas, in Georgia, and across our country with policies attacking women's rights, reproductive rights, voting rights, worker rights--Republicans think if they can win in California, they can do this anywhere. We won't let them win." Kamala Harris
Sept. 9, 2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Reproductive Rights Roundtable Kamala Harris
Sept. 2, 2021 Statement by President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Law SB8 Pres.Joe Biden
Sept. 1, 2021 Statement by Vice President Harris on Texas Law SB8 Kamala Harris
Sept. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today, a new law takes effect in Texas that directly violates the precedent established in the landmark case of Roe v. Wade. This all-out assault on reproductive health effectively bans abortion for the nearly 7 million Texans of reproductive age." Kamala Harris
Aug. 26, 2021 A Proclamation on Women's Equality Day, 2021 Pres.Joe Biden
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