Expressing opposition to the criminalization of essential health care, including the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of the criminalization of pregnancy outcomes.

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 89

Bill H.Con.Res. 117, titled "Expressing opposition to the criminalization of 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 such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care. The resolution also aims to disapprove of the criminalization of pregnancy outcomes.

The resolution highlights the importance of access to essential health care services for individuals, emphasizing that criminalizing these services can have harmful consequences for individuals' health and well-being. It argues that individuals should have the right to make decisions about their own health care without fear of criminalization or punishment.

Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the need to protect the rights and autonomy of individuals when it comes to their health care choices. It calls for policies that support access to a full range of sexual and reproductive health care services, including abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care. Overall, Bill H.Con.Res. 117 seeks to send a message of support for individuals' rights to access essential health care services without facing criminalization or punishment. It advocates for policies that prioritize individuals' health and well-being, particularly in the realm of sexual and reproductive health care.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 89

This concurrent resolution expresses opposition to the application of criminal laws to pregnancy outcomes and affirms that people deserve access to high-quality health care without fear of reprisal or punishment.

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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 89

Bill HCONRES 89 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2022. Bill HCONRES 89 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 12, 2022. Bill HCONRES 89's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 89

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Total Number of Cosponsors

278

Democrat Cosponsors

278

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 89

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 89

Expressing opposition to the criminalization of essential health care, including the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of the criminalization of pregnancy outcomes.