Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra Announces Actions to Protect Patients and Providers in Response to Texas’ SB 8

Excerpt:  “Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced new resources and actions to protect reproductive health care for Texans, in response to President Joe Biden’s directive. Following the passage of SB 8, President Biden launched a whole-of-government response and directed HHS to explore options to bolster access to safe and legal abortions in Texas. Secretary Becerra is announcing measures HHS will take, including grant support for clinics, and resources that outline protections for health care personnel, and reinforcement of legal protections for pregnant individuals or persons experiencing pregnancy loss in Texas.”