Sen. Collins says she would support codifying Roe v. Wade

PORTLAND (WGME) – Congress appears to be making moves after a restrictive new abortion law went into effect in Texas.

The law bans abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy when a so-called "fetal heartbeat" is detected.

In response, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced last week that the House will vote to codify Roe v. Wade, basically making a woman's right to choose federal law across the land.

Senator Susan Collins says a similar effort is happening in the Senate, and she's in favor.

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“I talked with some of my colleagues who are working on legislation in the Senate which would codify Roe v. Wade and I would support such legislation," Collins said.

Senator Angus King, who was with her at an event in Brunswick, added this is something that needs to be addressed by Congress.