This House resolution, introduced July 13, 2026, expresses support for "Reproductive Justice" as the country approaches its 250th anniversary. It says the House recognizes rights to have children, not have children, and to raise children in safe communities. The resolution condemns criminalizing pregnancy outcomes and reproductive coercion, and it affirms access to abortion, contraception, fertility treatments, prenatal and postpartum care, and gender-affirming care. It also calls for universal paid family leave, affordable childcare, comprehensive sex education, and a robust health care system that covers reproductive and maternal care. The resolution lists commitments the House claims it will pursue and calls for constitutional protection of abortion and comprehensive reproductive health care.
The document is a statement of the House's positions and goals. It details what the sponsors want: greater legal protection and access for reproductive and maternal health care, reduced barriers to care, and broader social supports for families. The resolution does not specify any new programs, funding levels, or regulatory text in this document. It has been referred to House committees for further consideration.
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Supporters say reproductive justice includes the rights to have children, not have children, and to raise children in safe, healthy communities. They argue the nation must remove legal, financial, and geographic barriers to reproductive care, stop criminalizing pregnancy outcomes, ensure access to fertility treatments and gender-affirming care, and provide supports like paid leave, childcare, and universal health care so families can thrive.
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