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Protecting Life: Ensuring Palliative Care, Not Assisted Suicide.

The U.S. Congress expresses its view that assisted suicide poses risks to everyone, especially vulnerable individuals. It emphasizes that the federal government should ensure access to comprehensive medical care, including palliative and in-home care, rather than supporting assisted suicide practices. The aim is to protect citizens and provide them with the best possible end-of-life care.
Key points
Congress opposes assisted suicide, viewing it as a risk to the elderly, sick, and vulnerable.
It stresses that the federal government should focus on providing access to high-quality palliative and in-home care.
The resolution aims to protect citizens from pressure and lack of adequate care that could lead to assisted suicide decisions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HCONRES_109
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Process start date: 2024-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to using other terms) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HCONRES_109.

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 2024-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress opposes assisted suicide, viewing it as a risk to the elderly, sick, and vulnerable.
  • It stresses that the federal government should focus on providing access to high-quality palliative and in-home care.
  • The resolution aims to protect citizens from pressure and lack of adequate care that could lead to assisted suicide decisions.
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. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2].

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 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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