WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Maria Cantwell, along with Senator Patty Murray and more than 230 other members of Congress, is sending a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs. They are commenting on the VA’s new rule that nearly bans abortion and abortion counseling.

The rule, proposed by the Trump administration, applies even in cases of rape or when the person’s health is at risk. However, there are exceptions that allow abortions if a physician certifies that the mother could die.

This action emphasizes the senators’ concern about the impact of the rule on veterans’ health care options. Cantwell and her colleagues are urging the VA to consider the implications of such restrictions.

The letter reflects the ongoing debate about reproductive rights and health care access for veterans

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