Bill H.Con.Res. 117, titled "Expressing opposition to the criminalization of essential health care," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to express opposition to the criminalization of essential health care services, specifically focusing on sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care. The resolution also aims to disapprove of the criminalization of pregnancy outcomes.
The resolution highlights the importance of access to essential health care services for individuals, emphasizing that criminalizing these services can have harmful consequences for individuals' health and well-being. It argues that individuals should have the right to make decisions about their own health care without fear of criminalization or punishment.
Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the need to protect the rights and autonomy of individuals when it comes to their health care choices. It calls for policies that support access to a full range of sexual and reproductive health care services, including abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care.
Overall, Bill H.Con.Res. 117 seeks to send a message of support for individuals' rights to access essential health care services without facing criminalization or punishment. It advocates for policies that prioritize individuals' health and well-being, particularly in the realm of sexual and reproductive health care.