Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.

House Resolution

H.Res. 938

119th Congress

Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Adriano Espaillat

D - NY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary

This resolution condemns the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson decision overturning Roe v. Wade and commits to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform. It extensively quotes the dissenting opinion by Justices Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan, and cites Justice Thomas's concurrence suggesting reconsideration of Griswold, Lawrence, and Obergefell precedents.

Latest Action

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.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson decision overturning Roe v. Wade and commits to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform. It extensively quotes the dissenting opinion by Justices Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan, and cites Justice Thomas's concurrence suggesting reconsideration of Griswold, Lawrence, and Obergefell precedents.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Extensively quotes dissenting opinion by Justices Breyer, Sotomayor, Kagan
Notes Justice Thomas's call to reconsider contraception, same-sex marriage precedents
Cites Justice Sotomayor's warning about "stench" on Court's public perception
Commits to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform
Sponsored by Rep. Espaillat (D-NY)

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Congressional record documents concerns about Supreme Court legitimacy. Reproductive rights advocates gain legislative platform. Judicial reform movement receives attention. Precedents on contraception and same-sex marriage highlighted as potentially vulnerable.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

938, 119th Congress (2025). "Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-938