Biden prioritizing abortion legislation ahead of midterms
President Joe Biden will promise Tuesday that the first bill he sends to Congress next year will be one that codifies Roe v. Wade if Democrats control enough seats after midterms
By SEUNG MIN KIM
Published - Oct 18, 2022, 10:02 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 24, 2023, 02:23 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will promise Tuesday that the first bill he sends to Capitol Hill next year will be one that codifies Roe v. Wade — if Democrats control enough seats in Congress for Biden to sign abortion protections into law.
Biden plans to make the remarks at a Democratic National Committee event in Washington. A Democratic official says the president will also make a contrast between his party and Republicans who are calling for a federal abortion ban that would punish doctors for performing the procedure.
The official previewed Biden’s remarks on condition of anonymity.
