HRES Bill 1273 Designating a day in May 2024, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day".

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-06-03

Bill 118 HRES 1273, also known as the "Disability Reproductive Equity Day" bill, aims to designate a specific day in May 2024 as a day to recognize and promote reproductive equity for individuals with disabilities. The bill highlights the importance of ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to reproductive health care services and the ability to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. The bill emphasizes the need for policies and practices that support the reproductive rights of individuals with disabilities, including access to comprehensive sexual education, family planning services, and reproductive health care. It also calls for increased awareness and education about the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing reproductive health care and the importance of promoting autonomy and self-determination in decision-making. By designating a day in May 2024 as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day," the bill seeks to raise awareness about the intersection of disability rights and reproductive rights and to promote greater inclusivity and equity in reproductive health care for individuals with disabilities. The bill underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the barriers that individuals with disabilities may face in accessing reproductive health care services and the need for policies that promote equality and autonomy in decision-making. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1273 aims to promote greater awareness, education, and advocacy for reproductive equity for individuals with disabilities, highlighting the importance of ensuring that all individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and access the care they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Alternative Names

Designating a day in May 2024, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day".

Designating a day in May 2024, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day".

Associated Legislation

Policy Areas

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Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]

Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Variations and Revisions