A resolution affirming the legal status of contraception following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022).

6/12/2024, 10:56 AM

This resolution construes the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion) as having no effect on the legal right to access contraception. This resolution also interprets the decision as not requiring federal agencies to alter rules, regulations, or policies governing access to contraception.

Bill 118 S.Res. 725 is a resolution that affirms the legal status of contraception in the United States following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The resolution acknowledges the importance of contraception in women's healthcare and reaffirms the right of individuals to access and use contraception as a means of family planning and reproductive health.

The resolution highlights the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which upheld a Mississippi law that banned most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. While the decision did not directly address contraception, it raised concerns about the potential impact on reproductive rights and access to contraception.

Bill 118 S.Res. 725 emphasizes that contraception is a fundamental aspect of healthcare and plays a crucial role in preventing unintended pregnancies, reducing maternal mortality, and promoting women's overall health and well-being. The resolution calls on Congress to protect and uphold the legal status of contraception, ensuring that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 725 serves as a reaffirmation of the importance of contraception in women's healthcare and a reminder of the need to safeguard access to this essential form of birth control. It underscores the ongoing debate surrounding reproductive rights and the need for continued advocacy to protect and expand access to contraception for all individuals in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 725

Introduced on
2024-06-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/5/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution construes the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion) as having no effect on the legal right to access contraception. This resolution also interprets the decision as not requiring federal agencies to alter rules, regulations, or policies governing access to contraception.

Bill 118 S.Res. 725 is a resolution that affirms the legal status of contraception in the United States following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The resolution acknowledges the importance of contraception in women's healthcare and reaffirms the right of individuals to access and use contraception as a means of family planning and reproductive health.

The resolution highlights the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which upheld a Mississippi law that banned most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. While the decision did not directly address contraception, it raised concerns about the potential impact on reproductive rights and access to contraception.

Bill 118 S.Res. 725 emphasizes that contraception is a fundamental aspect of healthcare and plays a crucial role in preventing unintended pregnancies, reducing maternal mortality, and promoting women's overall health and well-being. The resolution calls on Congress to protect and uphold the legal status of contraception, ensuring that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 725 serves as a reaffirmation of the importance of contraception in women's healthcare and a reminder of the need to safeguard access to this essential form of birth control. It underscores the ongoing debate surrounding reproductive rights and the need for continued advocacy to protect and expand access to contraception for all individuals in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution affirming the legal status of contraception following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022).

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Latest Summary11/27/2024

This resolution construes the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion) as having no effect on the legal right to access contraception. This resolution also...


Latest Action6/5/2024
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3993)