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RepublicanBill · S.Con.Res. 4· Senate(119-SCONRES-4)

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration.

Rep. Daines
Age: 64 years
Montana
Introduced
1/13/2025
Last activity
1/13/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsored by
Steve Daines
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A concurrent resolution is how the Senate and the House settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

This concurrent resolution expresses support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family. It seeks to affirm the commitments made within that declaration regarding women's health, the protection of life, and the importance of the family. The resolution notes that the United States previously served as a lead cosponsor before being removed as a signatory. It declares that the principles found in the declaration remain universally valid. Furthermore, the resolution urges the United States to rejoin the declaration and work with the executive branch.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+6

    The resolution emphasizes defending the sovereign right of countries to adopt their own national policies regarding health and family.

  • Would children be better off under this?+5

    The resolution emphasizes protecting the value of life in all stages of development.

  • Would women be better off under this?+5

    The resolution affirms a commitment to advancing health, dignity, and well-being for women.

The opposite

  • Does this make abortion easier to get?-8

    The resolution explicitly opposes the international right to abortion and aims to prevent the funding of abortion services.

  • Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5

    The resolution seeks to ensure the United States does not fund abortion or coercive family planning in foreign countries.