How federal laws set the baseline for women’s health, safety, and access
Federal laws play a powerful role in shaping women’s rights in the United States. Even when enforcement and impact
Women's Health
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Texas passes major rural health bill
Texas lawmakers passed House Bill 18 in June 2025, a sweeping rural health law designed to keep small hospitals open
Prop 1 - California protects reproductive freedom
In November 2022, California voters approved Proposition 1, amending the state constitution to explicitly guarantee reproductive freedom, including abortion and
TX - Impact of the Heartbeat Act
On May 19, 2021, Governor Abbott signed SB 8, also known as the Heartbeat Act, prohibiting doctors from performing abortions
Health clinics: Safety of staff and patients in jeopardy
On January 24, 2025, the Justice Department announced it would enforce violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances