Rep. Gottheimer Votes Against Bill Banning Taxpayer-Funded Abortions [video]

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) spoke out against efforts to limit women's access to healthcare regarding a controversial pieces of legislation being considered in Congress.

The legislation, formerly called the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, would prevent insurance companies from offering coverage for abortions.

Ten states prohibit insurance coverage of abortions. Another 15 states prohibit Obamacare recipients.

The bill would also raise taxes on small businesses and "impose burdens on servicewomen," Gottheimer's camp said Wednesday.

The House of Representatives approved the legislation 238-183 Tuesday. Gottheimer, a Democrat from Wyckoff, voted against it.

The legislation's approval came three days after hundreds of thousands of women marched on Washington, D.C. to rally against President Donald Trump and women's rights.

"I will always fight back against efforts to limit choice and women's health, and that's why I strongly oppose this bill," Gottheimer said on the House floor. "I urge my colleagues to turn their focus from rolling back women's rights and to focus on actually getting things done for the people of this country—creating jobs and lowering taxes."

A video of Gottheimer's complete remarks is here:

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Photo: Rep. Josh Gottheimer — Courtesy of Josh Gottheimer's Congressional office