On the recordFebruary 11, 2020
This legislation is necessary today because states have passed an onslaught of ideological bans and restrictions intended to interfere with women's personal medical decision-making.
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congress.govFrank Pallone: “This legislation is necessary today because states have passed an onslaught of ideological bans and restrictions…”
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Pallone argues that the legislation is needed due to restrictive state laws on abortion.
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