GOP Rep Claims Birth Control Causes More Abortions

“Rather than work with us, Democrats again are spreading fear and misinformation to score political points. That opens the door further to extreme abortion-on-demand and their agenda. H.R. 8373 is a Trojan Horse for more abortions.

“It should be called the ‘Payouts for Planned Parenthood Act!’ It would send more taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood.” – GOP Rep. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, during today’s debate on codifying to right to access contraceptives.

Rodgers is a creationist nutbag who authored Washington state’s bill that would have outlawed same-sex marriage.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) inaccurately claims the bill codifying the right to contraception is a “Trojan horse for more abortions”:

“It should be called the Payouts For Planned Parenthood Act.” pic.twitter.com/vky9P3XP16

— The Recount (@therecount) July 21, 2022

Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) to Democrats supporting the bill codifying the right to contraception:

“Cool, y’all are a real piece of work.” pic.twitter.com/90uq0xh2bC

— The Recount (@therecount) July 21, 2022

It’s absurd that, in the year 2022, Congress actually has to cast a vote on whether or not women in this country deserve access to contraception like birth control pills, IUDs or condoms. And yet, thanks to extremist members of the GOP, here we are. pic.twitter.com/45EcpCzjwB

— Angie Craig (@RepAngieCraig) July 21, 2022