H.Con.Res. 65

Summary

This concurrent resolution commends state and local governments for protecting reproductive rights following Dobbs v. Jackson (2022). It declares abortion access a human right under international treaties ratified by the US, condemns abortion bans as obstetric violence, and documents health impacts including an 8% increase in pregnancy-associated mortality.

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.