Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
HRES 1448 is a non-binding House resolution stating that the House believes every person has the right to emergency health care, including abortion care, during medical emergencies. It specifically addresses concerns that abortion restrictions force medical providers to choose between treating patients in life-threatening situations or risking criminal charges. The resolution highlights that such restrictions disproportionately harm Black, Indigenous, people of color, immigrants, low-income individuals, and LGBTQI+ patients. It does not change existing laws but expresses congressional support for ensuring access to emergency care without legal barriers. The resolution was introduced by multiple House members and referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Introduced Sep 12, 2024
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1 primary · 131 co-sponsors
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Emilia Strong Sykes
DDemocratic
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Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
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Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
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Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
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Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
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Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Angie Craig
DDemocratic
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Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
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Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
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