Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.

3/7/2024, 8:15 AM

This resolution expresses condemnation for criminalizing the provision of and access to reproductive health care services, including abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care. It further expresses support for efforts to expand access to such services.

Bill 118 hres 561, titled "Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to express opposition to the criminalization of essential health care services, specifically focusing on sexual and reproductive health care.

The resolution specifically mentions abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care as examples of essential health care services that should not be criminalized. It also condemns the punishment of individuals for their pregnancy outcomes, emphasizing the importance of protecting the rights and autonomy of individuals seeking these services.

Overall, Bill 118 hres 561 aims to advocate for the protection of individuals' access to essential health care services without fear of legal repercussions or state intervention. It highlights the importance of upholding the rights and dignity of individuals seeking these services and calls for an end to the use of state power against them.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 561

Introduced on
2023-06-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/27/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses condemnation for criminalizing the provision of and access to reproductive health care services, including abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care. It further expresses support for efforts to expand access to such services.

Bill 118 hres 561, titled "Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to express opposition to the criminalization of essential health care services, specifically focusing on sexual and reproductive health care.

The resolution specifically mentions abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care as examples of essential health care services that should not be criminalized. It also condemns the punishment of individuals for their pregnancy outcomes, emphasizing the importance of protecting the rights and autonomy of individuals seeking these services.

Overall, Bill 118 hres 561 aims to advocate for the protection of individuals' access to essential health care services without fear of legal repercussions or state intervention. It highlights the importance of upholding the rights and dignity of individuals seeking these services and calls for an end to the use of state power against them.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Abortion
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Right of privacy
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/21/2023

This resolution expresses condemnation for criminalizing the provision of and access to reproductive health care services, including abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care. It further expresses support for efforts to expand access to ...


Latest Action6/30/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.