Reproductive Freedom | U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw

Congressman Walkinshaw believes that access to comprehensive reproductive health care—including contraception, IVF, abortion, prenatal care, and cancer screenings—is a fundamental right. In Congress, James will fight to protect reproductive freedom for every American, supporting federal legislation such as the Women’s Health Protection Act to safeguard abortion rights nationwide and defending Title X funding for family planning services. He will oppose any efforts to restrict access to contraception, IVF, or other reproductive care, and will champion policies that ensure equitable access to reproductive health services for all communities, regardless of income or location. James also understands the federal government can lead on these issues, which is why he has introduced the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act to require all FEHB plans to cover IVF services, supporting family-building benefits for federal workers.

Know Your Rights & Access Care

**Disclaimer: As we work to adapt this project to the realities of a new Administration, please be aware that some of the federal resources listed here, such as the reproductiverights.gov website, have already been removed, will soon be removed, or may be altered to contain misleading, biased anti-abortion information. Please be vigilant if you are utilizing these resources in the coming weeks. We will be back with additional details as soon as possible.**

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, access to abortion services has varied substantially from state to state. Currently, Virginia is the only state in the South without a ban or extreme restrictions on abortion. As we face an unprecedented reproductive health care crisis nationwide, I will continue fighting to protect reproductive freedom across the country.

On a national, state, and local level, you have rights, and you have options for access to comprehensive reproductive health care, including abortion care. Do you have questions about those rights and options? See the relevant resources below.

National Rights & General Resources

Department of Health and Human Services Reproductive Rights Resource Website [*Archived Version] HERE
- Office of Population Affairs Reproductive Health Information HERE
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  - Reproductive Health Tools for Patients and Providers HERE
  - Data and Statistics HERE
- Health Resources Services Administration Health Center Information HERE
  - Find a Health Center HERE
- HIPAA and Reproductive Health Privacy Rule Resources HERE
Department of Justice Reproductive Rights Task Force Information [*Archived Version] HERE
Department of Education Title IX Fact Sheet HERE
Department of Defense
- Military Health System
  - Reproductive Health Care Resources HERE
  - Reproductive Health Q&A HERE
- Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
  - Updated Reproductive Care Policies HERE
- Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
  - Updated Assisted Reproductive Services Policies HERE
Department of Veterans Affairs Reproductive Health Information HERE
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Pregnancy Discrimination Information HERE
Department of Homeland Security
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement Medical Care Standards HERE

Reproductive Health Care Coverage

Department of Health and Human Services
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  - Revised Emergency Abortion Coverage Policies HERE, Rescission HERE
  - File an EMTALA Complaint HERE; En Español aquí
  - Medicare Abortion Coverage Policies HERE
Department of Defense
- Defense Health Agency
  - TRICARE Reproductive Health Coverage Policies HERE
Health Insurance Marketplace
- Abortion Information HERE
- Birth Control Information HERE
Department of Labor
- HHS, Labor & Treasury Joint Guidance on Birth Control Coverage HERE
- Employer-Based Health Benefits ‘Ask EBSA’ Hotline Information HERE

Family Planning Resources

Department of Health and Human Services
- Office of Population Affairs
  - Adolescent Health & Family Planning Resources HERE
  - Title X Program [*Some funding from this program has been targeted and withheld since January 2025. The following resources may not reflect the current situation on the ground.]
    - 2021 Updated Rule HERE
    - Clinic Finder HERE
    - Resources for Grantees HERE

Fertility Care Resources

Department of Health and Human Services
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Fact Sheet HERE
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  - Infertility FAQ HERE
  - Assisted Reproductive Technology Resources HERE

Educational Resources

Department of Health and Human Services
- Office on Women’s Health Educational Tools HERE
  - Pregnancy Information HERE
  - Birth Control Information HERE
- National Institutes of Health
  - National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus Educational Tools HERE
    - Reproductive Health Topics (Female) HERE, (Male) HERE

Virginia

Fairfax County

Reproductive Health Care Information & Search Tool
Health District
- Department Information
- Clinic Locations and Services
‘Community Corner’ Educational Tools
- Information on Reproductive Coercion
- Information on Stealthing
Commission for Women Information

City of Fairfax

Local University Resources (Public)

George Mason University

In addition to the resources above, you can see the list below. Please note that due to the Communications Standards Commission guidelines, I cannot officially recommend these for inclusion, as they are not government resources. But I am copying them for your awareness, and the decision is ultimately yours as to whether you would like to include them.

Abortion Finder Virginia Information

Virginia League for Planned Parenthood

Abortion Funds

Inova Health System