Held a hearing to examine the legal concerns in the country. After a recent Supreme Court decision overturning roe v. Wade. Will come to order. I usually defer to the president s of senator grassley, my colleague on the committee but hes running late. So, hes given permission to began and will recognize them when he arrives. A little over two weeks ago, the illegal Supreme Court issued its decision in dobbs versus jackson, Womens Health organization. The majority overturn nearly five decades of precedent. Holding that the United States constitution does not protect a womans right to an abortion. Reversing beau roe v. Wade implant parented versus casey. This case, represents the first time in americas history that the Supreme Court has revoked the constitutional protected right. The first time. As a result, a womans personal decision to make her own Reproductive Health care choices is no longer protected are guaranteed by the constitution. In the words of justice kagan, soto meyer, the
Minutes. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] good morning. The senate health, education, labor and Pensions Committee will please come to order. Today we are having a hearing on reproductive care in america following the Supreme Courts devastating decision in dobbs to overturn roe v. Wade. I will have an Opening Statement followed by senator marshall. We will then editors are witnesses, and after the witnesses give their testimony, senators will each have five minutes for a round of questions. While we are unable to have the hearing fully open to the public or media for in person at cantons, live video is available on our Committee Website and a live stream will include closed captioning if youre needed by the accommodations please reach out to the committee or to the office of congressional accessibility services. Three weeks ago the Supreme Court and the republicans are dedicated years to swinging the court aggressively to the right drag our country back 50 years. The
Hearing testimony on Abortion Access issues after the Supreme Courts recent decision to overturn roe v. Wade. Live coverage here on cspan. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you, madam chair. Thank you for staying around and working with us on our road schedule today. Our declaration of independence was unique in that it introduced into the world a profound set of ideals to be protected in 6 to 20 generations. And, that was that there were certain inalienable rights that were given to mankind. And they were not a grant from government but a gift from god, the declaration of independence went on to state that among these were life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And, it is notable that those ideals upon which the rest of the rule of law on which we live is all based on that first essential right. That is the right to life. With the Dobbs Decision, in a single day, millions gained that right. The right that have been taken away previously. If we look at the development
Good morning, everyone. The House Committee on the Judiciary Committee will come to order without objection the chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. We welcome everyone to this mornings hearing. Whats next threatening individual freedoms in a postroe v wade world. To remind members we have established an email list dedicated to circulating exhibits, motions or other materials members might want to offer as a part of todays hearing. We would like to submit materials, please send them to the email address that has been previously distributed to your offices and we will circulate the materials to members and staff as quickly as we can. Before we start, i would like to warn that members that because we have votes at 12 30, im going to have a very tight gavel. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. What is the meaning of freedom in america in 2022 . This is the question as a society we must confront today in the appalling decision in Dobbs V Jackson