Planned Parenthood Advocates for DC, Maryland & NoVa Press Room
The Texas Abortion Ban
Planned Parenthood is fighting the Texas ban in the courts as well as other cases challenging abortion restrictions in other states.
U.S. House Passes Bill Eliminating Harmful DC Medicaid Abortion Ban
In a step forward for reproductive rights and autonomy for DC, the U.S. House passed a FY2022 spending bill without the harmful, long-standing DC Medicaid abortion ban.
Planned Parenthood Applauds House Passage of D.C. Statehood Bill; Urges the Senate to Immediately Follow Suit
This critical legislation would grant statehood to the D.C. and protect the health and rights of the more than 712,000 residents.
As Vote Counting Continues Across the Nation, PPADMV Continues to Fight and Congratulates Endorsed DC Council Candidates
2020 election took place under unprecedented circumstances, delays were expected
Planned Parenthood Announces Endorsements, Ratings in 2020 DC Council Elections
Today, Planned Parenthood Advocates for DC, Maryland & NoVa (PPADMV), a leading reproductive rights advocate in the DMV, announced endorsements and ratings for this year’s DC Council races.
Statement on Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Pennsylvania
Birth control is a critical, time-sensitive medication that treats serious conditions and allows people to plan if and when they get pregnant.
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in June Medical Services Case
Access to safe, legal abortion in Louisiana is protected for now, but attacks on our reproductive rights continue. The fight for reproductive freedom for all is far from over.
Planned Parenthood Advocates for DC, Maryland and NoVa congratulates Jennifer Wexton on her victory!
Northern Virginia
Dr. Laura Meyers Statement on Red Alert for Abortion Access
Washington, D.C.