Hope After Roe: Biden Boosts Access to Contraception, Medication Abortion, and Emergency Care

On the 51st anniversary of Roe v Wade, The White House Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access has announced new actions to protect women’s healthcare and rights. The following are the key highlights of the announcement:

• The Biden Administration is committed to defending reproductive rights and protecting access to safe and legal abortion.

• President Biden will sign an Executive Order Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services.

• The Executive Order builds on the actions his Administration has already taken to defend reproductive rights by:

  • Safeguarding access to reproductive health care services, including abortion and contraception.

  • Protecting the privacy of patients and their access to accurate information.

  • Promoting the safety and security of patients, providers, and clinics.

  • Coordinating the implementation of Federal efforts to protect reproductive rights and access to health care.

• The President has directed the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take the following actions and submit a report to him within 30 days on efforts to:

  • Protect Access to Medication Abortion.

  • Ensure Emergency Medical Care.

  • Protect Access to Contraception.

• The Biden-Harris Administration remains resolutely committed to advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) around the world.

Click here to learn more.