Senate Democrats Introduce Nationwide Abortion Access Bill on Dobbs Anniversary

On the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade, Democrats renewed efforts to restore nationwide abortion access and highlighted the ongoing consequences of abortion bans. Senate Democrats, including Sens. Tammy Baldwin, Patty Murray, and John Fetterman, introduced the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025 to reestablish federal protections for abortion and combat further restrictions in Republican-backed legislation, such as bans on Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood. Democratic leaders emphasized that abortion remains a crucial rights and economic issue, though they acknowledge its political potency has shifted since 2022. Personal stories, like that of Nancy Davis who was forced to leave Louisiana for care, were shared to underscore the real-life impacts of restrictive laws. Republicans, meanwhile, continue to pursue measures that defund Planned Parenthood and tighten abortion restrictions, while Democrats argue these moves harm women’s health and economic wellbeing. Despite increased restrictions, recent data shows more women accessed abortion care in 2024 than in the prior year, reflecting ongoing demand and the evolving landscape of reproductive rights in the U.S.