Bill · H.Res. 453· House(119-HRES-453)
Designating a day in May 2025, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day".
- Introduced
- 5/29/2025
- Last activity
- 5/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Ayanna Pressley
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- 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
H. Res. 453 designates a day in May 2025 as Disability Reproductive Equity Day. The resolution acknowledges the history of reproductive coercion and forced sterilization of people with disabilities in the United States. It highlights the numerous barriers people with disabilities face when trying to access reproductive health care. The text notes that millions of reproductive-aged women with disabilities live in states with abortion bans or restricted access to care. It points out existing laws that protect individuals from discrimination and guarantee the right to equitably access health care. Finally, the resolution calls on the House of Representatives and the President to support, advance, and protect reproductive freedom and autonomy for people with disabilities.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The resolution creates awareness and pledges to advance reproductive health rights for people with disabilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+7
The resolution explicitly designates a day to support and advance the reproductive and sexual autonomy of people with disabilities.
Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act?+5
The bill calls on the President to fulfill the promises of the Affordable Care Act to protect the rights of people with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Brings Awareness and Support: Through the resolved section, the House designates Disability Reproductive Equity Day to support and bring awareness to the right of people with disabilities to have reproductive and sexual health, autonomy, and freedom. This can be found in resolved clause (1).
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Pledges Action for Rights: The House pledges to advance the right of people with disabilities to reproductive and sexual health, autonomy, and freedom, as stated in resolved clause (2).
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Calls for Fulfillment of Protections: The resolution calls on the President to continue to fulfill the promise of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to support, bolster, and protect these rights, as outlined in resolved clause (3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text of H. Res. 453 does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Affordable Care Act Support+5Improves Abortion Access+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Women+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+7
- 6/3/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/29/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Veronica EscobarDemocrat · Texas
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan