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State lawmakers testify before House panel on impact of Roe v. Wade reversal

Demonstrators gather at the federal courthouse following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Austin, Texas. The Supreme Court has ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years.

The House Oversight and Reform Committee on Wednesday will receive testimony from state legislators and legal experts on the effect the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The panel will describe the impact in states with abortion restrictions or bans.

Proceedings are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET.

Watch the live video above.