Response from Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (fwd)

[Noelle <noelle>]

 > From: "Rep. Zoe Lofgren" <http://www.mail.house.gov/~Zoe.LofgrenCA18>
 > Date: 10 Dec 2024 15:38:06 -0500
 > 
 >  Dear Mrs.:
 > 
 >  Thank you for contacting me to express support for H.R. 8796, the Stop 
 >  Comstock Act. I appreciate that you took the time to share your thoughts 
 >  with me.
 >  I am a strong advocate for a woman's right to choose and share your 
 >  concerns about the growing restrictions on access to reproductive health 
 >  care and family planning services. As you may know, the Comstock Act, 
 >  originally passed in 1873, aimed to limit the distribution of "obscene" 
 >  materials, including contraceptives, abortion-related information, and even 
 >  sexual health literature. While this law has been amended over time, many 
 >  of its outdated provisions still conflict with contemporary reproductive 
 >  rights and access to health care. That's why due in part to your advocacy, 
 >  I decided to co-sponsor H.R. 8796, the Stop Comstock Act, which seeks to 
 >  modernize these laws and explicitly protect the distribution of 
 >  contraceptive and sexual health information and products, ensuring 
 >  continued access to these vital services. This bill has been referred to 
 >  several house committees, including the House Judiciary Committee, on which 
 >  I serve. Please know that I would expect to support this bill should it 
 >  come before me in Committee or on the House floor.
 > 
 >  Again, thanks for being in touch. If I may ever be of any assistance to you 
 >  or your family, please do not hesitate to contact me.
 > 
 >  Sincerely,
 > 
 >  Zoe Lofgren
 > 
 >  Member of Congress Please do not reply to this message, as this inbox is 
 >  unattended. To contact me please visit http://lofgren.house.gov. If you 
 >  need immediate help with a Federal Agency please call my where-I-live Office at 
 >  408-271-8700.