Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2021, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.

12/31/2022, 5:35 AM

This bill 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.Res. 685, also known as the "World Contraception Day" resolution, aims to express support for the recognition of September 26, 2021, as "World Contraception Day." The resolution also seeks to convey the House of Representatives' stance on the importance of global and domestic access to contraception.

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 acknowledges the disparities in access to contraception both globally and domestically, particularly among marginalized communities and low-income individuals. It calls for increased efforts to ensure that all individuals have access to a full range of contraceptive options, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 685 underscores the importance of recognizing and supporting World Contraception Day as a means to raise awareness about the importance of contraception in promoting reproductive health and rights. It also calls for continued efforts to improve access to contraception both at home and abroad.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 685

Introduced on
2021-09-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/27/2021

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This bill 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.Res. 685, also known as the "World Contraception Day" resolution, aims to express support for the recognition of September 26, 2021, as "World Contraception Day." The resolution also seeks to convey the House of Representatives' stance on the importance of global and domestic access to contraception.

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 acknowledges the disparities in access to contraception both globally and domestically, particularly among marginalized communities and low-income individuals. It calls for increased efforts to ensure that all individuals have access to a full range of contraceptive options, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 685 underscores the importance of recognizing and supporting World Contraception Day as a means to raise awareness about the importance of contraception in promoting reproductive health and rights. It also calls for continued efforts to improve access to contraception both at home and abroad.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2021, 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 Summary10/19/2021

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


Latest Action9/28/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.