Blumenthal and Takano urge Trump VA to rescind new abortion ban proposal for veterans' healthcare.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Richard Blumenthal and Mark Takano, along with other lawmakers, have urged the Trump Administration’s Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to withdraw a proposed rule that would reinstate a near-total ban on abortions and related counseling for veterans. They argue that this rule threatens essential healthcare for veterans, especially those in vulnerable situations.
The lawmakers emphasize that the proposed ban could severely impact the health of female veterans, particularly in cases of rape or life-threatening health conditions. They describe the rule as politically motivated and contrary to the VA's obligation to provide comprehensive care, citing concerns expressed by over 230 fellow lawmakers.
Since 2022, the VA had permitted abortion counseling and procedures under specific circumstances, a policy established in response to restrictive state laws following the Dobbs decision. The senators argue that enforcing this new ban would present significant health risks and limit access to necessary medical care for many veterans.
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Richard Blumenthal Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard Blumenthal:
- S.2682: Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
- S.2640: Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025
- S.2493: Medical Disability Examination Improvement Act of 2025
- S.2462: TRUTH in Labeling Act
- S.2264: Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025
- S.2072: MORE Savings Act
You can track bills proposed by Richard Blumenthal on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Blumenthal.
Richard Blumenthal Fundraising
Richard Blumenthal recently disclosed $55.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 710th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 87.3% came from individual donors.
Blumenthal disclosed $63.0K of spending. This was the 642nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Blumenthal disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 235th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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