HR561: 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.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
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.
Plain-language summary
This resolution expresses Congress's opposition to state laws that criminalize or restrict access to sexual and reproductive health care. The bill specifically opposes criminalization of abortion, gender-affirming medical care, and contraception. It also opposes state laws that punish people for pregnancy outcomes. The resolution has been introduced in the House but has not yet been voted on by any .
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Nikema Williams
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (139)
Alma Adams
Diana DeGette
Veronica Escobar
Lois Frankel
Sylvia Garcia