I am the only candidate in this race that will protect a woman’s right to choose.
Protect a woman's right to choose.
Occurrences
Marie will do whatever it takes to prevent a national abortion ban, which would override the will of the people of Washington State.
Marie will do whatever it takes to prevent a national abortion ban, which would override the will of the people of Washington State.
She will do whatever it takes to prevent a national abortion ban.
Evidence
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Marie’s issues page says she is fighting for reproductive freedom, is protecting access to critical medical care and the freedom of women to choose what is right for their families and themselves, and will do whatever it takes to prevent a national abortion ban.
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The House office said Gluesenkamp Perez signed an amicus brief urging courts to respect FDA authority over mifepristone and helped reintroduce the Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act. She said, 'I’m fighting to make sure everyone has access to the safe reproductive care they need and can make decisions about their own bodies.'
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Congress.gov shows the Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act was introduced on September 22, 2022 and referred to committee and subcommittee; the action history stops at introduction and referral.
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In House roll call 26 on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, the clerk recorded Rep. Perez (WA) as 'Not Voting'; the motion to recommit failed 205-216.
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GovInfo lists H.R. 12 as the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025, introduced in the House on June 24, 2025. The full title is to protect the ability to continue or end a pregnancy and providers’ ability to provide abortion services. The action lists Ms. Perez among cosponsors and shows referral to the Energy and Commerce and Judiciary committees; the bill version is Introduced in House and the last action date listed is June 24, 2025.
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Congress.gov search-result text for H.R. 12 in the 119th Congress shows the tracker status as Introduced. It lists the latest House action on June 24, 2025 as referral to the Energy and Commerce and Judiciary committees, with later steps still including Passed House, Passed Senate, To President, and Became Law.
Assessments
Perez campaigned on protecting abortion choice and took concrete federal actions in office, including cosponsoring the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025 and supporting reproductive-rights litigation and legislation. But the core promised outcome, federal protection of a woman’s right to choose, has not been enacted or otherwise delivered. Her actions qualify as a serious attempt, so this is a failed-delivery outcome with an effort badge rather than partial fulfillment.
Gluesenkamp Perez campaigned on protecting abortion choice and took concrete same-term federal actions, including supporting reproductive-rights legislation and joining an amicus effort defending mifepristone access. However, the promised outcome was protection of a woman's right to choose, and the evidence does not show that a federal protection was enacted or otherwise delivered. The cited Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act did not become law, and one major abortion-related vote listed her as not voting. This supports recognizing serious effort, but not full or partial delivery of the promised policy outcome.
Gluesenkamp Perez clearly campaigned on protecting abortion access and took concrete same-term actions consistent with the promise, including supporting court action on mifepristone and helping reintroduce the Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act. However, the promised outcome was not delivered: the cited pro-choice legislation did not become law, and the evidence does not show that abortion choice was legally protected as a result of her actions. Because she made serious legislative and advocacy efforts but the substantive promised protection was not achieved, this is best classified as never with an effort badge.