Dont know that they know that as military wives go to planned parenthood when the doctor on base cannot see us. I do know we serve military families all over this country and we are proud to do so. Rep. Duckworth can you talk a little about senator murrays Bipartisan Legislation to allow women and Veterans Services act that would allow us treatment for infertility issues caused by military service being withdrawn as a result of the attacks on planned parenthood . Ms. Richards im not familiar with all of the details of the bill but senator murray has been a strong advocate for ensuring woman in the military get the same types of Services Women do in the states. We are highly supportive of that. It is incredibly important to me health care vehicle lies globally and in the u. S. Rep. Duckworth thank you very much. I yield back. I am wearing a pink tie in solidarity with womens issues today. My daughter, my granddaughters, my wife, they are extremely important to me. Planned parenthood com
Ask for unanimous consent. Have your staff email the document to Veterans Affairs dot hearings dot male. Gov. Without objection members will be recognized for seniority for cresting witnesses today. This will make it easier to ensure that all members participate and have an opportunity to be recognized. Does any member have any questions with procedures to this meeting . Hearing none we will proceed. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. Over the last several years we have often cited women as the Fastest Growing cohort among veterans. Our hearing today will examine Women Veterans access to the full spectrum of medical care and colluding Reproductive Health care to the Veterans Health administration todays hearing also offers an opportunity to reflect on the meeting of freedom. Since the days of the revolutionary war Women Veterans have signed up to fight for and defend our countrys founding ideas of freedom. That is why they served. That is why they continue to serve. Liste