Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

7/3/2024, 8:05 AM

This resolution commemorates two years since the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion). The resolution also commits to protecting the right to life.

Bill 118 HRES 1311 is a resolution that celebrates the historic anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization on June 24, 2022. The resolution recognizes the significance of this landmark case, which addressed the constitutionality of a Mississippi law that banned most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

The resolution acknowledges the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling, which upheld the Mississippi law and potentially opened the door for more restrictive abortion laws in other states. It also highlights the ongoing debate surrounding reproductive rights and the importance of protecting women's access to safe and legal abortion services.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1311 serves as a commemoration of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision and emphasizes the need for continued advocacy and support for reproductive rights in the United States.
Congress
118
Number
HRES - 1311
Introduced on
2024-06-18
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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Purpose and Summary

This resolution commemorates two years since the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion). The resolution also commits to protecting the right to life.

Bill 118 HRES 1311 is a resolution that celebrates the historic anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization on June 24, 2022. The resolution recognizes the significance of this landmark case, which addressed the constitutionality of a Mississippi law that banned most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

The resolution acknowledges the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling, which upheld the Mississippi law and potentially opened the door for more restrictive abortion laws in other states. It also highlights the ongoing debate surrounding reproductive rights and the importance of protecting women's access to safe and legal abortion services.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1311 serves as a commemoration of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision and emphasizes the need for continued advocacy and support for reproductive rights in the United States.
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Official Title as IntroducedCelebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

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Latest Summary11/22/2024

This resolution commemorates two years since the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion). The resolution also commits to protecting the right to life...

Latest Action6/18/2024
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the c...