Congresswoman McCollum Calls Obama Administration Contraception Decision “An Appropriate Balance” Between Religion and Women’s Health Care

January 20, 2012

For Immediate Release: January 20, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) responded to the Obama administration's decision concerning the requirement for employers to cover contraceptives at no additional cost. Faith-based employers may receive a one-year waiver to come into compliance with the regulation.

"I commend the Obama Administration's decision today on contraceptive coverage. This final rule appropriately maintains a narrow exemption for certain religious employers while providing church-affiliated universities and hospitals a year to comply with the requirement. The Obama administration struck the appropriate balance between respecting religious beliefs and the rights of women to access preventative health care."

Congresswoman Betty McCollum serves on the House Appropriations and Budget Committees.

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Issues: Health Care Women