In Congress, I'll make sure that, that right is protected.
In Congress, I will make sure a woman's right to reproductive choice is protected.
Occurrences
Evidence
In the campaign's Reproductive Health section, Scholten said she would always protect a woman's right to choose and promised to be a steadfast supporter of women's ability to make their own healthcare decisions.
Congress.gov lists Rep. Hillary J. Scholten as an original cosponsor of H.R. 12, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025.
Congress.gov lists Rep. Hillary J. Scholten as an original cosponsor of H.R. 4099, the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act.
The bill text shows Scholten as one of the listed House sponsors/cosponsors when H.R. 6883 was introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
The House Clerk records Scholten voting 'Nay' on passage of H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which passed the House despite her opposition.
On the motion to recommit H.R. 21, the Clerk shows Scholten voted 'Nay'; the motion failed 205-216.
Assessments
Scholten promised to protect reproductive choice in Congress. The evidence shows consistent same-term efforts: original cosponsorship of federal reproductive-rights bills and votes against abortion-restriction legislation. However, the cited protective bills were introduced or referred but not enacted, and the promised federal protection was not delivered. Because she made serious legislative efforts but the promised outcome failed, this is not full or partial delivery under the adjudication rule; it is a failed promise with an effort badge.
Scholten took concrete same-term actions consistent with the promise, including original cosponsorship of reproductive-rights bills such as the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025 and votes against abortion-restrictive legislation. However, the promised outcome was to ensure reproductive choice was protected, and the cited bills were not enacted while federal reproductive-choice protections were not secured. This is best classified as a failed delivery with meaningful legislative effort.