Newsletter: Preserving Women's Private Health Decisions

Statement

Dear Friend,

The Supreme Court's recent Hobby Lobby ruling allows certain employers the ability to deny employees coverage of contraception and other vital health services based on their personal religious beliefs.

In response to this flawed decision, I introduced legislation this week to ensure that employee access to health care options -- like contraception -- is not at the mercy of their bosses' religious beliefs. Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) and his colleagues have introduced this legislation in the Senate as well. Our legislation -- The Protect Women's Health from Corporate Interference Act of 2014 -- would explicitly prohibit for-profit employers from using religious beliefs to deny employees coverage of contraception or other essential services guaranteed under federal law.

As Co-Chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, I will continue to lead common-sense efforts to keep a woman's private medical decision between her and her doctor and not subject to approval by politicians, Supreme Court Justices or bosses.

As always, you can visit my website at www.degette.house.gov, where you can read my positions on issues and learn about the different ways my staff can assist you. While you're there, be sure to visit the "Contact" page and send me an email about what matters most to you and your family. Finally, be sure to share this email with your friends, family, and neighbors so that they too can be a part of this important dialogue.

Sincerely,

Diana DeGette
Member of Congress

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