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Congress Supports Comprehensive Reproductive Healthcare Access in the U.S.

This resolution outlines Congress's commitment to ensuring all women in the U.S. have access to comprehensive reproductive health care. It aims to protect their right to make informed health decisions, promote preventive services, and guarantee affordable care, including family planning and abortion, regardless of their state of residence. The resolution seeks to counter state laws that restrict these services and disproportionately affect low-income individuals and women of color.
Key points
Ensuring access to comprehensive, unbiased health information and personal healthcare decisions.
Promoting preventive health care services for women.
Guaranteeing access to affordable, comprehensive care, including family planning, prenatal care, miscarriage management, and abortion services.
Improving women's access to reproductive health care across all states, regardless of residency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 116_HCONRES_40
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2019-05-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting reproductive health care in the United States.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 116_HCONRES_40.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2019-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ensuring access to comprehensive, unbiased health information and personal healthcare decisions.
  • Promoting preventive health care services for women.
  • Guaranteeing access to affordable, comprehensive care, including family planning, prenatal care, miscarriage management, and abortion services.
  • Improving women's access to reproductive health care across all states, regardless of residency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-03.

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