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Schatz, Democrats call on HHS to restore Title X funding in 23 states
On April 1, the Trump administration began withholding full or partial Title X grants in the affected states, cutting all funds to Hawai‘i and impacting 23 states.
House reaffirms commitment to providing safe access to reproductive care
The House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1 SD2 for third reading Friday, aimed at ensuring women in Hawai‘i have access to safe reproductive health care following the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson. With the bill passing third reading in both chambers, the measure now heads to Governor Josh Green’s desk for his signature.
Hirono urges Biden administration to take new steps to protect reproductive freedom
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) today joined 11 of her Senate Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging the Biden administration to take new steps to protect reproductive freedom. She said the request is being made amidst divided control of Congress and increasing efforts to restrict access to abortion.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General joins coalition to protect family planning funding
Hawai‘i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general from across the nation that took legal action to protect access to reproductive health care across America and restore federal funding for family planning services.
