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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today announced he will cosponsor the Right to Contraception Act, becoming the first Republican to back the bill in the House. Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate and is being brought up for a vote by U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY).

The bill enshrines the right to contraception into federal law, precluding any court or state legislature from taking action to restrict access. Earlier this year, Rep. Molinaro also became the first Republican to back a bill protecting IVF.

Rep. Molinaro said, "I've rejected a national abortion ban, am fighting to protect IVF and mifepristone, and will fight to protect contraception. We need to do more to support women and the choices they make. This bill is commonsense and a good place to start.”