Condemning attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution condemns all acts of political violence, as well as attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.

The resolution also states that all people have the freedom to access reproductive health care services and medical advice without fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment.

Finally, the resolution calls on the Biden Administration to use all appropriate authorities to uphold public safety, protect health care facilities, and safeguard health care personnel and patients.

Bill 118 HRES 27, also known as the Condemning attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to denounce and condemn any acts of violence or aggression against health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.

The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the safety and well-being of those who work in the healthcare industry, as well as those who seek medical treatment. It emphasizes that attacks on health care facilities, personnel, and patients are not only morally reprehensible but also a violation of international humanitarian law.

The resolution calls on all parties involved in conflicts to respect the sanctity of health care facilities and the neutrality of health care personnel. It also urges governments to take measures to prevent and punish any acts of violence against health care facilities, personnel, and patients. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 27 aims to raise awareness about the issue of attacks on health care facilities and personnel, and to encourage governments to take action to protect those who work in the healthcare industry and those who rely on medical treatment.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 27

Introduced on
2023-01-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/11/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns all acts of political violence, as well as attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.

The resolution also states that all people have the freedom to access reproductive health care services and medical advice without fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment.

Finally, the resolution calls on the Biden Administration to use all appropriate authorities to uphold public safety, protect health care facilities, and safeguard health care personnel and patients.

Bill 118 HRES 27, also known as the Condemning attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to denounce and condemn any acts of violence or aggression against health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.

The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the safety and well-being of those who work in the healthcare industry, as well as those who seek medical treatment. It emphasizes that attacks on health care facilities, personnel, and patients are not only morally reprehensible but also a violation of international humanitarian law.

The resolution calls on all parties involved in conflicts to respect the sanctity of health care facilities and the neutrality of health care personnel. It also urges governments to take measures to prevent and punish any acts of violence against health care facilities, personnel, and patients. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 27 aims to raise awareness about the issue of attacks on health care facilities and personnel, and to encourage governments to take action to protect those who work in the healthcare industry and those who rely on medical treatment.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Abortion
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sex and reproductive health
Violent crime

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/26/2023

This resolution condemns all acts of political violence, as well as attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.

The resolution also states that all people have the freedom to access reproductive health care ser...


Latest Action1/11/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.