Xavier Becerra United States Secretary of Health and Human Services | Official Website
Today marks the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a ruling that profoundly impacted reproductive health care in the United States and removed a constitutional right from the American people.
In the two years since Dobbs, many women, particularly those in states with stringent abortion restrictions, have encountered significant barriers to accessing essential services. These obstacles disproportionately affect marginalized communities, exacerbating existing health disparities.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has intensified efforts to protect access to care. The department has reinforced support for Title X family planning clinics, enforced patients' rights to receive emergency care, and simplified the process for filing complaints if care is denied. Additionally, efforts have been made to ensure birth control remains accessible under the Affordable Care Act and to safeguard medical privacy amid digital age risks and widespread disinformation.
"The Biden-Harris Administration stands firm in its commitment to defending reproductive rights," stated Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra. "We believe that no woman should have fewer rights than her mother and that women must have the autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies without fear or interference from politicians."
As President Biden has emphasized, the administration will continue urging Congress to restore Roe v. Wade as federal law.
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