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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
Summary of Bill SRES 725
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of SRES 725
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.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 725
Bill SRES 725 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2024. Bill SRES 725 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2024. Bill SRES 725's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3993) as of June 5, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 725
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 725
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 725
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).
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).
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