Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Statement on the Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

WASHINGTON – Following the ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement:

"Today, we saw our nation's highest court overturn an essential right that has been enshrined into the law of the land for almost 50 years. The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is absolutely dangerous and destructive to the right to essential health care, the right to privacy, and our freedom to make our own decisions. Make no mistake–today's decision paves the way for the Republican-led Supreme Court to overturn many of the rights and freedoms that we have held dear.

"It's a heavy day for families, for women, and for the people we know who have had to make a difficult health care decision in my home state of Texas and beyond. However, we must turn our pain into action. This is just the beginning–we must keep fighting to preserve our essential freedoms at the ballot box in November. As a member of Congress, I will never stop fighting to preserve access to essential health care and the right to personal freedom. I urge my Republican colleagues to put partisan politics aside and join us in protecting American families".