Expressing support for contraceptive rights and access in the United States and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding comprehensive reproductive health care.

12/29/2022, 5:33 PM

This resolution supports access to contraception and related reproductive health services, including by affirming the substantive due process rights that protect such access.

Bill 117 H.Res. 1155, titled "Expressing support for contraceptive rights and access in the United States and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding comprehensive reproductive health care," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to show support for the rights and access to contraceptives for individuals in the United States.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of comprehensive reproductive health care, including access to contraceptives, for all individuals. It recognizes that access to contraceptives is essential for individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and to prevent unintended pregnancies.

The resolution also highlights the importance of ensuring that individuals have access to a full range of contraceptive options, regardless of their income, insurance coverage, or geographic location. It calls for policies that support and expand access to contraceptives, including through public health programs and insurance coverage. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1155 aims to express the House of Representatives' support for contraceptive rights and access in the United States and to emphasize the importance of comprehensive reproductive health care for all individuals.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 1155

Introduced on
2022-06-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/7/2022

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports access to contraception and related reproductive health services, including by affirming the substantive due process rights that protect such access.

Bill 117 H.Res. 1155, titled "Expressing support for contraceptive rights and access in the United States and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding comprehensive reproductive health care," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to show support for the rights and access to contraceptives for individuals in the United States.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of comprehensive reproductive health care, including access to contraceptives, for all individuals. It recognizes that access to contraceptives is essential for individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and to prevent unintended pregnancies.

The resolution also highlights the importance of ensuring that individuals have access to a full range of contraceptive options, regardless of their income, insurance coverage, or geographic location. It calls for policies that support and expand access to contraceptives, including through public health programs and insurance coverage. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1155 aims to express the House of Representatives' support for contraceptive rights and access in the United States and to emphasize the importance of comprehensive reproductive health care for all individuals.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for contraceptive rights and access in the United States and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding comprehensive reproductive health care.

Policy Areas
Health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/29/2022

This resolution supports access to contraception and related reproductive health services, including by affirming the substantive due process rights that protect such access.


Latest Action11/1/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.