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HRES 238
Overview: HRES 238, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care, was submitted in t
Overview: HRES 238, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care, was submitted in the House on March 21, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The resolution aims to affirm that every person has a fundamental right to access emergency health care, including abortion services, as a basic human right. It seeks to establish this principle as the sense of the House of Representatives.
Key Provisions:
- Declares that every person has a basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care, as a fundamental human right.
- Calls on the federal government to protect and ensure access to emergency health services, including abortion, for all individuals.
- Rejects any efforts to restrict or limit access to emergency health care, including abortion services.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This resolution would impact all individuals seeking emergency health care, including abortion services, by affirming their right to access these critical services. It would also affect healthcare providers and policymakers responsible for ensuring access to emergency care.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: As a House resolution, HRES 238 expresses the sense of the House but does not have the force of law. The resolution has been submitted and is currently pending consideration in the House.
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