Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 15, 2022
Madam Speaker, I was horrified when I heard about the plight of a desperate Houston woman. She was 1 week pregnant beyond Texas' 6- week abortion ban, and with four children already, she knew she was not in a position to have another. So she packed her husband and four children in a car and drove over 22 hours and over 1,500 miles to my district in Pasadena, California, for her abortion. Texas' law forced her into a situation no family should ever have to face, and the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe has made conditions far worse. H.R. 8297, the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022, will ensure that every American has the right to travel to seek abortion care. Madam Speaker, we will not give up in this fight. We will not go back.
Said by
Judy Chu
Democratic · California

Share & report

More from Judy Chu

Dec 5, 2023

Unfortunately there are far too many tax loopholes that benefit the wealthy in our Tax Code.

congress.gov
Jun 3, 2024

Well, we know that these funds that Congress provided through the American Rescue Plan have indeed made significant strides to help states improve their UI systems by detecting and preventing fraud, promoting equitable access, and ensuring…

congress.gov
Apr 29, 2024

I heard your comments earlier about the success of the Direct File pilot program.

congress.gov
Apr 9, 2024

the goal was simple, to lower taxes for the wealthiest individuals and the largest corporations.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation