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Supporting Contraception Access and Recognizing World Contraception Day

This House of Representatives resolution expresses support for recognizing September 26 as World Contraception Day. It emphasizes the importance of universal and affordable access to contraception, both domestically and globally, as a key component of public health, human rights, and social development. This aims to improve citizens' quality of life by supporting their autonomy in family and health decisions.
Key points
Support for universal and affordable access to contraception for all, including through insurance.
Emphasis on the importance of sex education and accurate medical information regarding contraception.
Commitment to eliminating disparities in access to reproductive healthcare, including for minorities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Support for domestic and global programs that increase access to contraception.
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Additional Information
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2023, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
Print number: HCONRES 68
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Process start date: 2023-09-26