Recognizing the importance of intersectionality for abortion access.
Latest action · Jun 29, 2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 23, 2023
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
This resolution recognizes that women of lower socioeconomic standing face the greatest risk when abortion is restricted and acknowledges that women of racial and ethnic minorities, particularly Black women, are at highest risk when abortion is restricted.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 23, 2023.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-IL | Robin L. Kelly | Original | Jun 23, 2023 |
| D-NY | Yvette D. Clarke | Original | Jun 23, 2023 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 29, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jun 23, 2023Introduced in House
- Jun 23, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 23, 2023Introduced in House
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