A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

119th Congress Introduced by Jim Banks and 15 co-sponsors

A Senate commemorative resolution recognizing and celebrating the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision anniversary, affirming supporters’ views on abortion policy.

Submitted in Senate

Bill Overview

Name: SRES 787 (Senate Resolution)

Session: 119

Jurisdiction: United States

Title: A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

Action History:

2026-06-24: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3214)
2026-06-24: Submitted in Senate

Sponsors: A broad slate of Republican-led senators as co-sponsors, including Roger Marshall, Josh Hawley, Tommy Tuberville, Lindsey Graham, Deb Fischer, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Rick Scott, James Lankford, Ted Budd, Steve Daines, Katie Britt, Jim Banks, Mike Rounds, John Cornyn, Pete Ricketts, and Jim Risch

Purpose and Intent

The bill is a commemorative Senate resolution recognizing and celebrating the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s June 24, 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

The resolution aims to acknowledge what proponents view as a historic and significant judicial decision related to abortion policy in the United States, and to mark the anniversary of that ruling.

Key Provisions and Provisions Scope

As a Senate resolution, the text will likely:

Acknowledge and commemorate the Dobbs decision and its anniversary.
Reference the Supreme Court’s ruling and its impact on abortion policy and state authority.
Parade or affirm lawmakers’ positions on the ruling and its implications for constitutional interpretation and federalism.

Specific policy changes or mandates are not typically embedded in a Senate resolution; instead, such measures express views, commemorate events, or guide commemorative actions (e.g., calls for ceremonies, statements, and acknowledgments).

Who/What Would Be Affected

Primary beneficiaries/affected parties are:

Individuals and groups concerned with the Dobbs decision and abortion policy, notably abortion-rights advocates who may view the resolution as a political statement.
States, healthcare providers, and policymakers whose abortion-related statutes and regulations are influenced by the Dobbs decision, though the resolution itself does not alter policy.
The United States Senate, as the body issuing the resolution and marking the anniversary.

The resolution does not enact new laws or funding; it serves a commemorative and ideological purpose.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Referral: Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on 2026-06-24.

Consideration: As of the filing, the bill has been submitted in the Senate and referred to committee; no enacted law or fiscal impact is anticipated from a commemorative resolution.

Next steps: If reported out of committee, it would proceed to floor consideration for a vote in the Senate; passage would require a Senate vote. Given its nature as a resolution, it would not require a companion in the House unless mirroring a counterpart there.

Potential Impact

Symbolic and political impact:

Reinforces legislative support for the Dobbs decision and its downstream implications on abortion policy.
Contributes to the public and congressional narrative surrounding abortion jurisprudence and constitutional interpretation.

Practical impact:

Minimal direct policy or financial impact; primarily a formal statement reinforcing a position and commemorating a historical event.

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