Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.

12/6/2023, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 28

Bill 118 HRES 28, titled "Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to denounce the recent Supreme Court decisions that overturned the landmark cases of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which established the constitutional right to abortion.

The resolution expresses strong disapproval of the Supreme Court's actions and emphasizes the importance of protecting reproductive rights and access to safe and legal abortion services. It also calls for advancing reproductive justice, which includes ensuring that all individuals have the right to make decisions about their own bodies and reproductive health.

Additionally, the resolution commits to advocating for judicial reform to prevent further erosion of reproductive rights and to ensure that the judiciary upholds the principles of equality and justice for all individuals. It highlights the need for a fair and impartial judiciary that respects the rule of law and protects the rights of all Americans. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 28 is a non-partisan effort to address the recent Supreme Court decisions on reproductive rights and to promote reproductive justice and judicial reform in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HRES 28

This resolution condemns the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion) and expresses a commitment to instituting judicial reform and supporting access to abortion and the communities affected by the Court's ruling. It also urges the executive branch to advance reproductive justice.

Current Status of Bill HRES 28

Bill HRES 28 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 11, 2023. Bill HRES 28 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 11, 2023.  Bill HRES 28's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of January 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 28

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
76
Democrat Cosponsors
76
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 28

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

AbortionConstitution and constitutional amendmentsDisability and health-based discriminationSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSupreme CourtWomen's healthWomen's rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 28

Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.
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