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House Oversight Committee Hearing on Abortion Restrictions

Original title: EXAMINING THE HARM TO PATIENTS FROM ABORTION RESTRICTIONS AND THE THREAT OF A NATIONAL ABORTION BAN

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional debate regarding the legal status of abortion access and the potential for federal legislation to override state-level policies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Patients seeking reproductive healthcare

Patients are subject to varying state laws regarding the legality and availability of abortion services.

Medical providers

Providers must navigate changing legal requirements and restrictions when delivering reproductive healthcare.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing on September 29, 2022, to discuss the impact of state-level abortion restrictions and the potential for a national abortion ban. The session included testimony from medical professionals and advocates regarding patient care and reproductive rights.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 29, 2022, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
This was the fourth hearing held by the committee regarding abortion rights.
Five witnesses provided oral testimony: Kelsey Leigh, Dr. Nisha Verma, Dr. Monique Wubbenhorst, Dr. Bhavi Kumar, and Jocelyn Frye.
The committee received various documents into the record, including research studies, amicus briefs, and articles submitted by committee members.
Chairwoman Maloney acknowledged the impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida during the opening remarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine the impact of abortion restrictions on patients and to discuss the potential implications of a national abortion ban.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included Kelsey Leigh, Dr. Nisha Verma, Dr. Monique Wubbenhorst, Dr. Bhavi Kumar, and Jocelyn Frye.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional debate regarding the legal status of abortion access and the potential for federal legislation to override state-level policies.

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Related Legislation

Federal Bill

House Resolution Commemorating the Dobbs v. Jackson Decision

This resolution formally commemorates the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, w

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Post-Dobbs Legislative Focus

The hearing highlights a shift in congressional oversight focus toward the impact of state-level abortion bans following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.

Dobbs v. Jackson Committee on Oversight and Reform

Connected Entities

personNisha Verma“Witness, MD, MPH, FACOG, Fellow at Physicians for Reproductive Health”Map →

personKelsey Leigh“Witness at the hearing”Map →

personCarolyn B. Maloney“Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform”Map →

personMonique Wubbenhorst“Witness, MD, MPH, FACOG, FAHA, Senior Research Associate at University of Notre ”Map →

otherDobbs v. Jackson“Supreme Court decision referenced as the catalyst for state-level abortion bans”Map →

personJocelyn Frye“Witness, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families”Map →

personBhavi Kumar“Witness, MD, MPH, Medical Director for Primary and Trans Care at Planned Parenth”Map →

Sources

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