Biden, Democrats look to counter Texas abortion ban
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Democrats plan to debate and vote on legislation aimed at stopping states from enacting tough anti-abortion regulations.
The Democratic-controlled United States House of Representatives plans to debate and vote on legislation aimed at stopping states from enacting tough anti-abortion regulations like the one in Texas, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday, but the bill’s prospects in the Senate were slim. Declaring that the Texas statute “delivers catastrophe to women in Texas, particularly women of color and women from low-income communities,” Pelosi said in a statement that a Democratic bill would be brought before the full House after September 20, when its recess is scheduled to end. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters President Joe Biden will consult with members of Congress on legislation to protect women’s right to abortions. She said a range of approaches were under review, including the bill to be voted upon by the House.
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