Reaffirming the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action in Cairo, Egypt, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.

7/12/2024, 5:05 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill 118 HRES 1299, also known as the Reaffirming the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action in Cairo, Egypt, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights, is a piece of legislation that aims to reaffirm the commitments made at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt.

The bill emphasizes the importance of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights, which includes access to contraception, family planning services, and reproductive health care. It also highlights the need for education and information on sexual and reproductive health, as well as the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment in achieving these goals.

The legislation seeks to promote the rights of individuals to make informed decisions about their own bodies and reproductive health, without discrimination or coercion. It also calls for increased funding and support for programs that promote sexual and reproductive health and rights, both domestically and internationally. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1299 aims to reaffirm the commitments made at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development and to promote comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights for all individuals.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1299

Introduced on
2024-06-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/13/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill 118 HRES 1299, also known as the Reaffirming the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action in Cairo, Egypt, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights, is a piece of legislation that aims to reaffirm the commitments made at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt.

The bill emphasizes the importance of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights, which includes access to contraception, family planning services, and reproductive health care. It also highlights the need for education and information on sexual and reproductive health, as well as the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment in achieving these goals.

The legislation seeks to promote the rights of individuals to make informed decisions about their own bodies and reproductive health, without discrimination or coercion. It also calls for increased funding and support for programs that promote sexual and reproductive health and rights, both domestically and internationally. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1299 aims to reaffirm the commitments made at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development and to promote comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights for all individuals.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedReaffirming the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action in Cairo, Egypt, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Action6/13/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.