Bill 119 HR 2644, also known as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, aims to prohibit regulations related to the act from applying to abortion or the coverage of abortion or abortion-related services. The bill seeks to ensure that regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act do not infringe upon the rights of individuals seeking abortion services or coverage for such services.
The bill is designed to protect the rights of pregnant workers and ensure that they are not discriminated against in the workplace. It aims to provide pregnant workers with reasonable accommodations to ensure their health and safety while on the job. However, the bill specifically excludes abortion and abortion-related services from the scope of these regulations.
By prohibiting regulations related to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act from applying to abortion or the coverage of abortion services, the bill seeks to uphold the rights of individuals to make their own reproductive health decisions without interference from their employers or the government. This ensures that individuals have access to the necessary healthcare services they need during pregnancy without facing discrimination or barriers to care.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 2644 aims to strike a balance between protecting the rights of pregnant workers and ensuring that individuals have access to the reproductive healthcare services they need. It seeks to prevent regulations related to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act from infringing upon individuals' rights to make their own healthcare decisions, particularly when it comes to abortion services.