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Joseph McNamara

State Delegate,
Virginia House District 40

Republican

The proof:

Joseph sponsored a bill that would ban abortion after 20 weeks, with exceptions only to prevent death or serious injury for the mother.

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What to do now:

Tell Joseph how important abortion rights are to you:

This legislator has made their anti-choice position clear. They intend to enact laws that would further limit access to abortion.

How to reach him:

District
540 384 0276

Capitol Office
804 698 1040

What to say:

Call your legislator to share how important abortion rights are to you. While you're on the phone, try to gain a deeper understanding of their exact position.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why abortion rights are important to you.
  • Ask if they will commit to voting for any legislation that will protect the right to an abortion.
  • If they say no, ask which abortion restrictions they are pushing for.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Joseph

Voted Yes on HB 819

Joseph voted to pass a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.

Apr 17, 2024

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Voted No on HB 609

Joseph voted against a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Feb 28, 2024

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Voted No on SB 237

Joseph voted against a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Feb 27, 2024

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Voted No on SB 15

Joseph voted against a bill preventing the extradition of individuals from Virginia to another state for performing an abortion in Virginia.

Feb 27, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 238

Joseph voted to pass a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.

Feb 23, 2024

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Voted No on SB 16

Joseph voted against a bill that prohibits the collection of menstrual health data.

Feb 21, 2024

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Voted No on HB 1539

Joseph voted against a bill preventing the extradition of individuals from Virginia to another state for performing an abortion in Virginia.

Feb 13, 2024

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Voted No on HB 519

Joseph voted against a bill that prevents disciplinary action from being taken against a doctor who provided legal abortion care in the state of Virginia.

Feb 13, 2024

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Voted No on HB 404

Joseph voted against a bill that restricts public funding for abortion services.

Feb 12, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 1795

Joseph voted to pass a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.

Feb 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 2270

Joseph voted to pass a bill that requires a patient to receive abortion counseling prior to their procedure.

Feb 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 212

Joseph voted to pass a bill that would require abortion providers to communicate alternatives to abortion, the probable gestational age of the fetus, and other information before performing the abortion.

Feb 15, 2022

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Voted Yes on HB 304

Joseph voted to pass a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.

Feb 15, 2022

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Sponsored HB 1274

Joseph sponsored a bill that would ban abortion after 20 weeks, with exceptions only to prevent death or serious injury for the mother.

Jan 20, 2022

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Voted No on SB 1276

Joseph voted against a bill that removed the ban on abortion coverage for health insurance plans offered in Virginia through the health benefits exchange.

Feb 16, 2021

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Voted No on HB 1896

Joseph voted against a bill that removed the ban on abortion coverage for health insurance plans offered in Virginia through the health benefits exchange.

Jan 26, 2021

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Voted No on SB 733

Joseph voted against a bill that rolls back certain abortion requirements, including a 24 hour waiting period, an ultrasound, and counseling. It also allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to perform abortions.

Feb 27, 2020

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As one of my clever colleagues put it: "Democrats used to say abortions should be safe, legal, and rare. Now, they want abortions anytime, anywhere, and up until the moment of birth -- paid for with taxpayer dollars." I will continue to fight for the rights of unborn children!

Jan 30, 2020

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Voted No on HB 980

Joseph voted against a bill that rolls back requirements to get abortion care, including a 24 hour waiting period, an ultrasound, and counseling. It also allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to perform abortions.

Jan 28, 2020

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“There should be a conservative way in how we approach government, which include that the government should exercise fiscal responsibility/budgetary restraints, uphold all of our constitutional rights, especially the 2nd Amendment, and protection for our unborn children.”

Sep 24, 2018

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