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Establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law.
12/15/2023, 3:51 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 115
Bill 118 HRES 115, also known as the Women's Bill of Rights, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of reaffirming the legal protections afforded to women under Federal law. The bill seeks to address issues related to gender equality and women's rights by explicitly outlining the rights and protections that women are entitled to under the law.
The Women's Bill of Rights covers a wide range of issues, including but not limited to reproductive rights, equal pay, access to healthcare, and protection from discrimination and violence. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that women have equal opportunities and protections under the law, and seeks to address systemic barriers that may prevent women from fully exercising their rights.
One of the key provisions of the Women's Bill of Rights is the reaffirmation of women's right to make decisions about their own bodies, including the right to access reproductive healthcare services. The bill also addresses the issue of pay equity, calling for equal pay for equal work and advocating for policies that promote gender equality in the workplace. Additionally, the Women's Bill of Rights includes provisions aimed at addressing gender-based violence and discrimination, and calls for increased resources and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The bill also emphasizes the importance of ensuring that women have access to affordable healthcare, including reproductive healthcare services and preventative care. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 115 seeks to reaffirm and strengthen the legal protections afforded to women under Federal law, and to promote gender equality and women's rights in the United States. The bill highlights the importance of addressing systemic barriers and inequalities that may impact women's ability to fully exercise their rights, and calls for proactive measures to ensure that women are able to live free from discrimination and violence.
The Women's Bill of Rights covers a wide range of issues, including but not limited to reproductive rights, equal pay, access to healthcare, and protection from discrimination and violence. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that women have equal opportunities and protections under the law, and seeks to address systemic barriers that may prevent women from fully exercising their rights.
One of the key provisions of the Women's Bill of Rights is the reaffirmation of women's right to make decisions about their own bodies, including the right to access reproductive healthcare services. The bill also addresses the issue of pay equity, calling for equal pay for equal work and advocating for policies that promote gender equality in the workplace. Additionally, the Women's Bill of Rights includes provisions aimed at addressing gender-based violence and discrimination, and calls for increased resources and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The bill also emphasizes the importance of ensuring that women have access to affordable healthcare, including reproductive healthcare services and preventative care. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 115 seeks to reaffirm and strengthen the legal protections afforded to women under Federal law, and to promote gender equality and women's rights in the United States. The bill highlights the importance of addressing systemic barriers and inequalities that may impact women's ability to fully exercise their rights, and calls for proactive measures to ensure that women are able to live free from discrimination and violence.
Congressional Summary of HRES 115
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) for purposes of federal law, a person's sex means the person's biological sex at birth; and (2) distinctions between the sexes are justified in certain settings, laws, and policies.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 115
Bill HRES 115 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill HRES 115 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2023. Bill HRES 115's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 115
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
54Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
54Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 115
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesPotential Impact Areas
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 115
Establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law.
Establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 115
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