Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2022, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.

12/29/2022, 7:18 PM

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress and the President should examine and support ways to expand access to contraceptives.

Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 109, also known as the "World Contraception Day" resolution, aims to express support for recognizing September 26, 2022, as "World Contraception Day." The resolution also seeks to convey the House of Representatives' stance on the importance of ensuring access to contraception both globally and domestically.

The resolution highlights the significance of contraception in promoting reproductive health and rights, as well as in preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing maternal mortality. It emphasizes the role of contraception in empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and family planning.

Furthermore, the resolution underscores the importance of increasing access to contraception for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location. It calls for efforts to address barriers to access, such as cost, stigma, and lack of information, in order to ensure that individuals can make choices that align with their own values and goals. Overall, Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 109 advocates for the recognition of World Contraception Day and emphasizes the importance of promoting global and domestic access to contraception as a fundamental aspect of reproductive health and rights.
Congress
117

Number
HCONRES - 109

Introduced on
2022-09-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/26/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress and the President should examine and support ways to expand access to contraceptives.

Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 109, also known as the "World Contraception Day" resolution, aims to express support for recognizing September 26, 2022, as "World Contraception Day." The resolution also seeks to convey the House of Representatives' stance on the importance of ensuring access to contraception both globally and domestically.

The resolution highlights the significance of contraception in promoting reproductive health and rights, as well as in preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing maternal mortality. It emphasizes the role of contraception in empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and family planning.

Furthermore, the resolution underscores the importance of increasing access to contraception for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location. It calls for efforts to address barriers to access, such as cost, stigma, and lack of information, in order to ensure that individuals can make choices that align with their own values and goals. Overall, Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 109 advocates for the recognition of World Contraception Day and emphasizes the importance of promoting global and domestic access to contraception as a fundamental aspect of reproductive health and rights.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2022, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.

Policy Areas
Health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/10/2022

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress and the President should examine and support ways to expand access to contraceptives.


Latest Action9/27/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.