Rep. Cori Bush hails abortion pills as essential healthcare.
Rep. Cori Bush Advocates for Access to Abortion Medication
During a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on Monday, Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) passionately defended the use of abortion medication, describing it as “lifesaving healthcare.” Holding up a pack of abortion pills, she emphasized their safety and effectiveness, comparing them to any other medication.
“This is what an abortion looks like. … Medicine is an essential form of healthcare, lifesaving. These five pills are safe,” Bush said. “These five pills are effective. Medication abortion pills like this … [are] no different than another medication that is safe and effective.”
Bush went on to explain that these pills have a 97.7% success rate in terminating a pregnancy. She led a discussion on abortion access alongside Reps. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD).
Following the recent Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Bush and other Democrats have expressed concerns about anti-abortion legislation and legal challenges that could impact the availability of abortion medication. In January, the FDA finalized a rule allowing pharmacies to fill medication abortion prescriptions. Currently, 21 states, including Washington, D.C., permit medical abortion.
During the hearing, Bush argued that “medication abortion“ serves as a “lifeline” for various individuals facing different challenges. She highlighted the economic aspect of abortion access, stating that it provides a solution for those unable to take time off work due to low wages or lack of paid sick leave. Additionally, it offers support to mothers struggling with childcare expenses or limited options. Bush also emphasized that the availability of abortion medication is crucial for individuals living far from abortion clinics and lacking reliable transportation.
Furthermore, Bush stressed that the use of abortion medication is a “lifeline” for transgender individuals who face discrimination and obstacles in accessing gender-affirming care due to anti-LGBT+ laws.
Comparing a ban on abortion pills to a ban on common medications like Tylenol or antibiotics, Bush argued that there is no valid medical reason to restrict access to medication abortion. She firmly stated that such bans are purely political propaganda.
In her closing statements, Bush reiterated that these pills are essential and provide “lifesaving healthcare.”
Last year, in an interview with PBS, Bush revealed that she had personally experienced pressure to have an abortion at 19 years old when she wasn’t ready. She expressed frustration that her wishes were disregarded by the doctors involved.
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