Bill · H.Res. 611· House(119-HRES-611)
Expressing the importance of accurate information for medical professionals treating pregnant women and their unborn children in the emergency department, and for informing the general public, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 7/25/2025
- Last activity
- 7/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Kat Cammack
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 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
This resolution expresses the importance of providing accurate information to medical professionals and the public regarding the treatment of ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages. It aims to clarify that these medical interventions are distinct from elective-induced abortions. The resolution highlights how conflating these procedures can lead to delays in care and confusion among medical professionals. It seeks to guide future policy so doctors can act to treat these conditions. Finally, it calls for better education and communication from medical organizations and institutions of higher education.
Yes
Would women be better off under this?+6
The resolution aims to ensure women facing ectopic pregnancies or miscarriages receive timely medical intervention without the confusion caused by conflating these conditions with abortion.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The resolution seeks to prevent delays in care by clarifying that treatment for ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages is legal and distinct from abortion.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Guidance for Medical Care: The resolution recognizes the need to help guide future policy so medical professionals know they can act to treat an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage (Resolution Section 1).
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Public Awareness: It calls for medical providers to ensure the public understands that treatment for ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage is legal in every State (Resolution Section 2).
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Improved Professional Advice: It calls for medical organizations to accurately advise members on the differences between elective-induced abortion and medical intervention for ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage (Resolution Section 3).
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Enhanced Medical Training: It calls for higher education institutions to accurately instruct students—such as doctors and nurses—about the differences between abortion and the treatment of ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage (Resolution Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 7/25/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Michelle FischbachRepublican · Minnesota
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey