The U.S. Senate is in the process of allocating funding for various priorities in the FY2010 State/Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill, and needs to know that you support health investments for women and girls.  The Bill now includes an amendment introduced by Senator Lautenberg that would ensure that a new Administration cannot reinstate the Global Gag Rule. If passed, this would protect the ability of organizations that receive U.S. funding to refer patients to abortion services or participate in national dialogues about abortion rights.

This bill is expected to see floor action starting July 13, so action is required now. Contact your Senators today and let them both know that you support health investments for women and girls and the elimination of a policy that negatively affects women and girls throughout the world. Call or send an email using your own note or the text below: