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S.Res.276 / 118th Congress

A resolution expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2241-2242)

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 22, 2023

This resolution expresses condemnation for criminalizing the provision of and access to reproductive health care services, including abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care. It further expresses support for efforts to expand access to such services.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] · D–IL

Committees

  • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
18 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2241-2242)

  2. Introduced in Senate

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