0 Comments

SB40 - Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

US Congress - 119th Congress
Introduced by
Cory A. Booker, Richard Durbin, Richard Blumenthal
Last updated 2 months ago

20 Co-Sponsors

A bill to address the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to study and consider a national apology and proposal for reparations for the institution of slavery, its subsequent de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes.

Report

STATUS

Introduced

#civil-rights-and-liberties-minority-issues
0
0
    INTRODUCTION

    ## Legislative bill overview


    The bill S.40, titled "Women's Health Protection Act of 2021," aims to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or terminate a pregnancy and to safeguard healthcare providers' ability to offer abortion services. It seeks to codify the protections established under Roe v. Wade, preventing states from enacting restrictive abortion laws and ensuring access to reproductive health care without unnecessary barriers.

    ## Why is this important


    This legislation is critical as it responds to a growing number of state-level restrictions on abortion access, which many argue infringe on women's rights and bodily autonomy. By establishing federal protections, the bill aims to create a uniform standard for reproductive health services across the country, potentially reducing disparities in access based on geographic location or socio-economic status.

    ## Potential points of contention



    • Opposition from conservative groups and politicians who view the bill as an infringement on states' rights and a moral issue.

    • Concerns regarding the potential increase in late-term abortions, which could provoke further public backlash.

    • Debate over the implications for healthcare providers and the possible legal challenges they may face in relation to conscience protections.

    • Discussion on the impact this legislation may have on funding and resource allocation within the healthcare system.

    STATUS

    2 months ago -

    Introduced

    Thanks!