"In a news conference at Planned Parenthood of Metro Washington, D.C., leaders including Mayor Muriel Bowser, council members, representatives from Planned Parenthood, and U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, expressed their anger, concern, and support for people seeking abortions. Ward 1 Councilwoman Brianne Nadeau introduced a bill that would protect people coming into the District seeking abortions, saying the council has felt a sense of urgency since the ruling was first leaked. The bill also would prevent the District and health care providers from cooperating with out-of-state investigations that would target those people.

While all 13 council members support this bill, Congress has the final say over legislation introduced here in the District. Bowser expressed her concern and displeasure with the lack of autonomy experienced by the District.

“Congress can impose its will and overturn the will of the people of the District of Columbia,” Bowser explained. “So this is very much an issue, of course, about our autonomy as taxpaying Americans, we already live with the indignity of a congressional rider.” Leaders aren’t happy about that rider. Holmes Norton even called on Congress to codify the right to an abortion under federal law immediately.

The bill still needs to be discussed with the Council and receive feedback from D.C. residents. It could go into effect as early as September, but Congress still would have the final say on whether it will be enacted."

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