A resolution 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.

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Summary of Bill SRES 276

Bill 118 sres 276 is a resolution that expresses opposition to the use of State power against individuals in the United States who are seeking essential health care, specifically focusing on the criminalization of various forms of sexual and reproductive health care. This includes services such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care. The resolution also disapproves of State punishment of individuals based on their pregnancy outcomes.

The resolution highlights the importance of access to essential health care services and condemns any efforts to restrict or criminalize these services. It emphasizes the need for individuals to have the right to make decisions about their own health care without fear of legal repercussions.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 276 aims to protect the rights of individuals to access necessary health care services without facing discrimination or punishment from the State. It advocates for the importance of reproductive and sexual health care as essential components of overall health and well-being.

Congressional Summary of SRES 276

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 SRES 276

Bill SRES 276 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill SRES 276 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023. Bill SRES 276's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2241-2242) as of June 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 276

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 276

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Abortion

- Health care coverage and access

- Health care quality

- Health information and medical records

- Right of privacy

- Sex and reproductive health

- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 276

A resolution 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.