HRES 65 119th Congress House In Committee

Reaffirming the freedom to decide and expressing continued support for medication abortion access.

Latest action: 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. · Jan 24, 2025

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Legislative Summary

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives (1) affirms that federal law authorizes the distribution of medication abortion, including by mail, as stated in a 2022 Department of Justice memorandum; and (2) condemns restrictions on the access and coverage of reproductive health care, including medication abortion.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Independent · NJ

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