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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
4/18/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 238
Bill 119 H.Res. 238, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to affirm the belief that every individual should have access to emergency health care, including the option of abortion care.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, have the right to receive timely and appropriate medical treatment in emergency situations. It specifically highlights the need for access to abortion care as a fundamental component of emergency health care for individuals facing pregnancy-related complications.
The resolution does not create any new laws or regulations, but rather serves as a statement of the House of Representatives' position on the issue of emergency health care and abortion care. It is intended to raise awareness and promote discussion on the importance of ensuring that all individuals have access to the necessary medical care they need in times of crisis. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 238 underscores the belief that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care, and calls for continued efforts to protect and expand access to these essential services for all individuals.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, have the right to receive timely and appropriate medical treatment in emergency situations. It specifically highlights the need for access to abortion care as a fundamental component of emergency health care for individuals facing pregnancy-related complications.
The resolution does not create any new laws or regulations, but rather serves as a statement of the House of Representatives' position on the issue of emergency health care and abortion care. It is intended to raise awareness and promote discussion on the importance of ensuring that all individuals have access to the necessary medical care they need in times of crisis. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 238 underscores the belief that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care, and calls for continued efforts to protect and expand access to these essential services for all individuals.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 238
Bill HRES 238 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2025. Bill HRES 238 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2025. Bill HRES 238's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 238
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
7Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
597Democrat Cosponsors
597Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 238
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 238
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
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