Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.

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Bill Number

HRES 1218

Introduced

Jul 5, 2022

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Abortion Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Constitution and constitutional amendments Disability and health-based discrimination Sex and reproductive health Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Supreme Court Women's health Women's rights

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Summary

This resolution condemns the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion) and expresses a commitment to instituting judicial reform and supporting access to abortion and the communities affected by the Court's ruling. It also urges the executive branch to advance reproductive justice.

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Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jul 5, 2022

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 5, 2022

Introduced in House

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