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Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2021, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
12/31/2022, 5:35 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 685
Bill 117 H.Res. 685, also known as the "World Contraception Day" resolution, aims to express support for the recognition of September 26, 2021, as "World Contraception Day." The resolution also seeks to convey the House of Representatives' stance on the importance of global and domestic access to contraception.
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 acknowledges the disparities in access to contraception both globally and domestically, particularly among marginalized communities and low-income individuals. It calls for increased efforts to ensure that all individuals have access to a full range of contraceptive options, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 685 underscores the importance of recognizing and supporting World Contraception Day as a means to raise awareness about the importance of contraception in promoting reproductive health and rights. It also calls for continued efforts to improve access to contraception both at home and abroad.
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 acknowledges the disparities in access to contraception both globally and domestically, particularly among marginalized communities and low-income individuals. It calls for increased efforts to ensure that all individuals have access to a full range of contraceptive options, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 685 underscores the importance of recognizing and supporting World Contraception Day as a means to raise awareness about the importance of contraception in promoting reproductive health and rights. It also calls for continued efforts to improve access to contraception both at home and abroad.
Congressional Summary of HRES 685
This bill expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress and the President should examine and support ways to expand access to contraceptives.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 685
Bill HRES 685 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2021. Bill HRES 685 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 27, 2021. Bill HRES 685's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 28, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 685
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
36Democrat Cosponsors
36Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 685
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 685
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2021, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2021, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
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Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2022, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
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