Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.

12/6/2023, 8:15 AM

This resolution condemns the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion) and expresses a commitment to instituting judicial reform and supporting access to abortion and the communities affected by the Court's ruling. It also urges the executive branch to advance reproductive justice.

Bill 118 HRES 28, titled "Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to denounce the recent Supreme Court decisions that overturned the landmark cases of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which established the constitutional right to abortion.

The resolution expresses strong disapproval of the Supreme Court's actions and emphasizes the importance of protecting reproductive rights and access to safe and legal abortion services. It also calls for advancing reproductive justice, which includes ensuring that all individuals have the right to make decisions about their own bodies and reproductive health.

Additionally, the resolution commits to advocating for judicial reform to prevent further erosion of reproductive rights and to ensure that the judiciary upholds the principles of equality and justice for all individuals. It highlights the need for a fair and impartial judiciary that respects the rule of law and protects the rights of all Americans. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 28 is a non-partisan effort to address the recent Supreme Court decisions on reproductive rights and to promote reproductive justice and judicial reform in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 28

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 the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion) and expresses a commitment to instituting judicial reform and supporting access to abortion and the communities affected by the Court's ruling. It also urges the executive branch to advance reproductive justice.

Bill 118 HRES 28, titled "Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to denounce the recent Supreme Court decisions that overturned the landmark cases of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which established the constitutional right to abortion.

The resolution expresses strong disapproval of the Supreme Court's actions and emphasizes the importance of protecting reproductive rights and access to safe and legal abortion services. It also calls for advancing reproductive justice, which includes ensuring that all individuals have the right to make decisions about their own bodies and reproductive health.

Additionally, the resolution commits to advocating for judicial reform to prevent further erosion of reproductive rights and to ensure that the judiciary upholds the principles of equality and justice for all individuals. It highlights the need for a fair and impartial judiciary that respects the rule of law and protects the rights of all Americans. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 28 is a non-partisan effort to address the recent Supreme Court decisions on reproductive rights and to promote reproductive justice and judicial reform in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact
Abortion•
Constitution and constitutional amendments•
Disability and health-based discrimination•
Sex and reproductive health•
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination•
Supreme Court•
Women's health•
Women's rights

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/13/2023

This resolution condemns the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion) and expresses a commitment to instituting judicial reform and supporting access to abo...


Latest Action1/20/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.