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Rep. McClellan Addresses Reproductive Rights and Maternal Health

Original title: LOSING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Representative Jennifer McClellan delivered a speech on the House floor reflecting on the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn . She highlighted personal experiences with pregnancy complications and broader concerns regarding maternal mortality and restricted access to reproductive care.

Why it matters

The statement highlights the ongoing legislative debate regarding federal reproductive rights and the impact of state-level abortion restrictions on maternal healthcare access.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Women of childbearing age

Individuals in states with abortion bans or restrictions face changes in access to reproductive healthcare services.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Abortion Access and Rights Task Force?

It is a task force within the congressional Reproductive Freedom Caucus, chaired by Representative Jennifer McClellan, focused on reproductive freedom advocacy.

What specific concerns did Rep. McClellan raise regarding maternal health?

She expressed concern over the U.S. and the inability of some women to access necessary reproductive care during medical emergencies.

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Impact of Roe v. Wade reversal

The document explicitly links the 2022 Supreme Court decision to current maternal mortality outcomes and restricted access to care.

Supreme Court Jennifer McClellan

Connected Entities

Reproductive Freedom Caucus, Jennifer McClellan, Government Publishing Office and 2 more

OrganizationReproductive Freedom Caucus“Congressional caucus focused on reproductive rights”Map →

PersonJennifer McClellan“Member of Congress and Chair of the Abortion Access and Rights Task Force”Map →

OrganizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record”Map →

PersonNevaeh Crain“Individual cited as an example of denied reproductive care”Map →

OrganizationSupreme Court“The judicial body responsible for the Roe v. Wade decision and its subsequent ov”Map →

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