Stop Stupak

We must act now to stop the Stupak/Pitts Amendment.

Great news! We won a major battle today, when the Senate voted down the Nelson amendment, which would have denied millions of women access to safe, affordable reproductive health care.  But the battle isn't over yet. Anti-choice members of Congress are vowing that this won't be the end of the debate. 

The Stupak/Pitts amendment that passed in the House still poses a threat to women's rights. The amendment goes further than any previous federal law to restrict access to abortion -- and it's up to us to ensure it is removed before the legislation is enacted into law. It would prohibit millions of women from getting coverage for abortion in their health insurance plans, even if they pay for it themselves!

We know the health care bill would make significant progress for women -- ending gender inequalities in health care costs, halting discriminatory practices such as treating domestic violence as a "pre-existing condition," and making coverage more affordable for American families. That's why it's so crucial this bill not include a provision that would set women back.

If we stand with the pro-choice Democratic women who are fighting against the Stupak/Pitts amendment, we will be the firewall against any new restrictions on a woman's right to choose. We must act now and tell Congress restrictions on reproductive rights will cause women to lose coverage and should not be included in the final health care bill.

Add your name below to join with us and send a clear message to Congress:

We will not stand for health care reform that makes women less healthy and less safe.