Jefferson Reporter

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor ahead of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s scheduled vote on the Democrats’ Right to Contraception Act. The vote is set for Wednesday, June 5.

Senator Britt criticized what she described as Democrats' "Summer of Scare Tactics," alleging that their messaging constitutes deliberate fearmongering intended to mislead voters before November's elections. Britt reaffirmed her support for nationwide access to contraception and highlighted her efforts through the MOMS Act and the IVF Protection Act.

In her remarks, Senator Britt stated: “This week, my colleagues across the aisle will start their ‘Summer of Scare Tactics.’ Unfortunately, this is continuing the campaign of fearmongering we’ve already seen. Contraception is available in every state across the nation. And, of course, I want to be absolutely, 100% clear that I support continued nationwide access to contraception.”

She further contended that the bill infringes upon foundational religious liberty protections: “Once again, the bill tramples on foundational religious liberty protections that have long been bipartisan – and truly should remain bipartisan. And my colleagues across the aisle know that.”

Britt accused Democrats of prioritizing short-term partisan interests over genuine problem-solving: “The goal of my Democrat colleagues right now is to scare the American people, to scare women across our great nation. It’s not that they believe there is a problem they’re truly trying to solve. They’re prioritizing their own short-term partisan political interests."

Reflecting on previous legislative efforts such as the MOMS Act and issues surrounding IVF, she emphasized Republican support for family rights and freedoms: “Just like with nationwide access to contraception, I want to make it clear that Republicans support continued nationwide access to IVF. I look forward to discussing this more next week, as unfortunately my Democratic colleagues will continue their ‘Summer of Scare Tactics.’ The Republican Party is the party of families, and we’re going to continue fighting to support the rights and freedoms of families across America.”

Senator Britt concluded her speech by yielding the floor.

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