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Nikema Williams (D-GA)

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.

H.Res. 1663 · House resolution Health

A Democratic resolution with 59 Democratic cosponsors · See all 59 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In committee

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses opposition to the use of State power to criminalize sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraception. It condemns the punishment of individuals for pregnancy outcomes, such as miscarriages or stillbirths, and the penalization of health care providers who offer these services. The text highlights how marginalized groups are disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system regarding these issues. It aligns with major medical and human rights organizations in recommending the decriminalization of these health care services. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to condemn such criminalization and affirms the commitment to work toward a future where patients can access this care without restrictions or fear of punishment.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Scored +8

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The resolution expresses support for universal access to reproductive and gender-affirming health care free from state restrictions and bans.

  • Scored +7

    Would women be better off under this?

    Women benefit from the resolution's strong stance against criminalizing pregnancy outcomes and restricting reproductive health care access.

  • Scored +7

    Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?

    The resolution explicitly opposes the criminalization and restriction of gender-affirming care, benefiting the LGBTQ+ community.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.