Senate Bill 276 - A resolution 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.
Purpose and Summary
Chamber: Senate
Introduced date: 2023-06-22
Recent Activity
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2241-2242)
Alternative Names
A resolution 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.
A resolution 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.
Associated Legislation
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.
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
Sponsors and Supporters
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Committees and Subcommittees
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Variations and Revisions
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.