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Right to Emergency Healthcare, Including Abortion Care

This House of Representatives resolution affirms that every person has a basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care. It aims to ensure that citizens, especially pregnant individuals, can receive necessary medical assistance in emergencies without fear of legal repercussions for patients or providers. This emphasizes the importance of access to care in life-threatening and health-threatening situations.
Key points
Affirms that every person has a basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
Aims to protect patients and medical providers from legal consequences for providing or receiving emergency medical care, including abortion.
Highlights the disproportionate impact of restrictions on people of color, immigrants, low-income individuals, and LGBTQI+ individuals.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_238
Sponsor: Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
Process start date: 2025-03-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_238.

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 2025-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Affirms that every person has a basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
  • Aims to protect patients and medical providers from legal consequences for providing or receiving emergency medical care, including abortion.
  • Highlights the disproportionate impact of restrictions on people of color, immigrants, low-income individuals, and LGBTQI+ individuals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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