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US HCRes53
US HCRes53Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
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Introduced
09/26/2025
09/26/2025
In Committee
09/26/2025
09/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
AI Summary
This resolution expresses support for recognizing September 26, 2025, as World Contraception Day and outlines Congress's perspective on improving global and domestic access to contraception. The resolution acknowledges historical challenges in reproductive health, including medical racism, discrimination, and unequal access to contraceptive services, while emphasizing the fundamental human right to determine family planning. It calls on Congress and the administration to ensure universal, high-quality, and affordable access to contraception for all people capable of pregnancy, regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, immigration status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The resolution supports expanding comprehensive sex education, training healthcare providers, eliminating reproductive health disparities, and ensuring insurance coverage for various contraceptive methods as defined by the FDA and World Health Organization. Additionally, it recommends supporting domestic and international family planning programs, promoting over-the-counter contraception, and grounding contraception policies in accurate medical information and evidence-based research.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. (on 09/26/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/53/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hconres53/BILLS-119hconres53ih.pdf |
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