Summary of Bill HCONRES 109
Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 109, also known as the "World Contraception Day" resolution, aims to express support for recognizing September 26, 2022, as "World Contraception Day." The resolution also seeks to convey the House of Representatives' stance on the importance of ensuring access to contraception both globally and domestically.
The resolution highlights the significance of contraception in promoting reproductive health and rights, as well as in preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing maternal mortality. It emphasizes the role of contraception in empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and family planning.
Furthermore, the resolution underscores the importance of increasing access to contraception for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location. It calls for efforts to address barriers to access, such as cost, stigma, and lack of information, in order to ensure that individuals can make choices that align with their own values and goals.
Overall, Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 109 advocates for the recognition of World Contraception Day and emphasizes the importance of promoting global and domestic access to contraception as a fundamental aspect of reproductive health and rights.
Congressional Summary of HCONRES 109
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress and the President should examine and support ways to expand access to contraceptives.