Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.
3/7/2024, 8:15 AMSummary of Bill HRES 561
Bill 118 hres 561, titled "Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to express opposition to the criminalization of essential health care services, specifically focusing on sexual and reproductive health care.The resolution specifically mentions abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care as examples of essential health care services that should not be criminalized. It also condemns the punishment of individuals for their pregnancy outcomes, emphasizing the importance of protecting the rights and autonomy of individuals seeking these services.
Overall, Bill 118 hres 561 aims to advocate for the protection of individuals' access to essential health care services without fear of legal repercussions or state intervention. It highlights the importance of upholding the rights and dignity of individuals seeking these services and calls for an end to the use of state power against them.
Congressional Summary of HRES 561
This resolution expresses condemnation for criminalizing the provision of and access to reproductive health care services, including abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care. It further expresses support for efforts to expand access to such services.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 561
Bill HRES 561 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2023. Bill HRES 561 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2023. Bill HRES 561's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 30, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 561
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
224Democrat Cosponsors
224Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 561
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HealthPotential Impact Areas
AbortionHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsRight of privacySex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationWomen's healthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 561
Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.Comments
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