Barbara Boxer: “The Daschle amendment narrows the definition of health to such a degree that in practice it would lead to physical and…”

“The Daschle amendment narrows the definition of health to such a degree that in practice it would lead to physical and mental harm to women in emergency situations. I believe the amendment is inconsistent with Supreme Court decisions on this issue. The Feinstein-Boxer-Braun alternative essentially codifies Roe versus Wade and offers a clear alternative to H.R. 1122, which would cause grave harm to women. The upshot is that the Daschle language would criminalize at least three categories of post-viability abortions that, under Roe and Casey, may not be prohibited.”