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Condemning Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling; Committing to Reproductive Justice and Judicial Reform.

This House Resolution condemns the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which eliminated the federal right to abortion, leaving the matter to individual states. The document highlights that this change could impact access to healthcare for millions of women, especially marginalized groups, and poses risks to other personal rights like contraception and same-sex marriage. The House commits to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.
Key points
The Supreme Court's decision means individual states can now ban or severely restrict abortion access, directly impacting citizens' health choices and rights.
Concerns are raised that this ruling could jeopardize other personal rights, including access to contraception, interracial marriage, and same-sex marriage, potentially having broad implications for private lives.
The resolution emphasizes that lack of access to safe abortion can negatively affect women's physical and mental well-being, as well as their equal participation in social and economic life.
The document points out that these changes may disproportionately affect women of color, low-income women, transgender individuals, and undocumented individuals, exacerbating existing inequalities.
The House of Representatives commits to legislative action to protect reproductive rights and ensure access to abortion is treated as a fundamental healthcare liberty.
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Print number: 117_HRES_1218
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2022-07-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1218.

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 2022-07-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Supreme Court's decision means individual states can now ban or severely restrict abortion access, directly impacting citizens' health choices and rights.
  • Concerns are raised that this ruling could jeopardize other personal rights, including access to contraception, interracial marriage, and same-sex marriage, potentially having broad implications for private lives.
  • The resolution emphasizes that lack of access to safe abortion can negatively affect women's physical and mental well-being, as well as their equal participation in social and economic life.
  • The document points out that these changes may disproportionately affect women of color, low-income women, transgender individuals, and undocumented individuals, exacerbating existing inequalities.
  • The House of Representatives commits to legislative action to protect reproductive rights and ensure access to abortion is treated as a fundamental healthcare liberty.
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. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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