Ted Slowik writes: 'Even before the Dobbs decision, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly has advocated in Congress for policies and funding to help reduce the number of American women who die due to complications in childbirth.'
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, speaks about women's rights Friday during an event at a health care facility in Flossmoor as Christina Villarreal of Planned Parenthood of Illinois listens.
Access to abortion is restricted or prohibited in all states bordering the Land of Lincoln. Indiana legislators recently passed athat outlaws abortion at implantation, except in cases of rape or incest, which goes into effect Sept. 15. Democratic enthusiasm for women’s rights, President Joe Biden’s surging job approval numbers, lower gas prices and other good economic news have dimmed expectations that Republicans would reclaim majorities in the House and Senate in the November midterm elections.
Overturning Roe, however, has unleashed a torrent of real-world scenarios. Women are being forced to carry nonviable fetuses because doctors fear prosecution for terminating pregnancies. Practical implications of banning abortion are largely economic and financial concerns tend to influence voters more than other considerations.
Kelly said she introduced legislation to offer a full year of postpartum Medicaid coverage in every state. The provision was included as an option in the American Rescue Plan but will expire in about four years, she said. Many states with severe abortion restrictions or bans have refused to provide the benefit to residents, she said.Kelly said she lobbied for the benefit during budget negotiations in Congress, a process known as reconciliation.
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