On Capitol Hill, Sarah is fighting to codify the protections once afforded by Roe v. Wade and ensure every Marylander has the freedom they deserve.
Sarah Elfreth is committed to codifying the protections once afforded by Roe v. Wade and preserving reproductive freedom.
Occurrences
Evidence
Under 'Defending Choice,' the campaign site says Elfreth is 'fighting to codify the protections once afforded by Roe v. Wade' and that in the Maryland Senate she co-sponsored a constitutional amendment to enshrine reproductive freedom.
The Congressional Record Index lists Elfreth as a bill cosponsor for H.R. 4611, described as 'Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman.'
The same Congressional Record Index lists Elfreth as a bill cosponsor for H.R. 12, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025, which aims 'to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy.'
The Congressional Record Index also lists Elfreth as a cosponsor of H.R. 2029, described as revising rules that ban mailing or receiving items related to medication abortions.
The House Clerk records Roll Call 27 on H.R. 21 as 'On Passage' of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, and the status is 'Passed.'
Congress.gov shows H.R. 12 was introduced and referred to committee; the bill text states it would protect a person's ability to decide whether to continue or end a pregnancy and protect providers' ability to provide abortion services.
Assessments
Elfreth took concrete same-term legislative action consistent with the promise by cosponsoring H.R. 12, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025, along with other abortion-access measures. However, the core promised outcome was codifying Roe-style protections at the federal level, and the cited evidence shows H.R. 12 was only introduced and referred to committee, not enacted. Because there was a serious legislative attempt but the promised policy outcome was not delivered, the appropriate outcome is never with an effort badge.