House Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs DeGette and Slaughter Praise Coverage Expansion for Peace Corps Volunteers

WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Louise Slaughter (NY-25), the co-chairs of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed an amendment to permit Peace Corps volunteers to receive abortion coverage in cases of case of rape, incest or when the life of the mother is at stake:

"Peace Corps volunteers deserve the same access to health services that are a right in America, especially since they often work in areas with limited health care infrastructure. In cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is threatened, Peace Corps volunteers need the same abortion coverage we provide to others in such difficult circumstances. The modest change agreed to by our colleagues at the Appropriations Committee is nonetheless an important one, and we look forward to passing this provision in the House."

###