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Designating a day in May 2024, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day".

6/11/2024, 4:15 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1273

Bill 118 HRES 1273, also known as the "Disability Reproductive Equity Day" bill, aims to designate a specific day in May 2024 as a day to recognize and promote reproductive equity for individuals with disabilities. The bill highlights the importance of ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to reproductive health care services and the ability to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

The bill emphasizes the need for policies and practices that support the reproductive rights of individuals with disabilities, including access to comprehensive sexual education, family planning services, and reproductive health care. It also calls for increased awareness and education about the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing reproductive health care and the importance of promoting autonomy and self-determination in decision-making.

By designating a day in May 2024 as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day," the bill seeks to raise awareness about the intersection of disability rights and reproductive rights and to promote greater inclusivity and equity in reproductive health care for individuals with disabilities. The bill underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the barriers that individuals with disabilities may face in accessing reproductive health care services and the need for policies that promote equality and autonomy in decision-making. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1273 aims to promote greater awareness, education, and advocacy for reproductive equity for individuals with disabilities, highlighting the importance of ensuring that all individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and access the care they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1273

This resolution recognizes Disability Reproductive Equity Day.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1273

Bill HRES 1273 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 3, 2024. Bill HRES 1273 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 3, 2024.  Bill HRES 1273's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 3, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1273

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
20
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1273

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1273

Designating a day in May 2024, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day".
Designating a day in May 2024, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day".

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