Press Releases

Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs React to State of the Union Address
February 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement:

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Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Mark Roe Week in Congress
January 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement:

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Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders Statement on Election Results
November 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from the co-chairs of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), on the issue of abortion rights in this year’s election:

Pro-Choice Caucus statement on Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
June 24, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The leaders of the Pro-Choice Caucus, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), released the following joint statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade:
Pro-Choice Caucus statement on Senate blocking abortion rights bill
May 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The leaders of the Pro-Choice Caucus, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), released the following joint statement on the Senate voting today to block the passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act, a landmark piece of legislation the House passed in September to codify Roe v. Wade and protect Americans’ right to abortion care:
Pro-Choice Caucus statement on draft Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
May 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The leaders of the Pro-Choice Caucus, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), released the following joint statement in response to reports about a draft Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade:
Pro-Choice Caucus statement on priorities in government funding bill
March 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The co-chairs of the Pro-Choice Caucus, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), along with Pro-Choice Caucus leaders, Reps.

Lawmakers urge swift FDA consideration of over-the-counter birth control
March 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Judy Chu (D-CA) led more than 50 of their colleagues in sending a letter today to Dr.

Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders Urge Biden Administration to Include Strong Funding for Reproductive Health in FY 2023 Budget Request
January 25, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the leadership of the Pro-Choice Caucus sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), requesting support for strong funding levels for domestic and international family planning and reproductive health programs
Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders Recognize 49th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
January 25, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Pro-Choice Caucus co-chairs Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement to mark the 49th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision occurring on January 22nd, 2022: