HRES 611 United States House · 119th Congress

Expressing the importance of accurate information for medical professionals treating pregnant women and their unborn children in the emergency department, and for informing the general public, and for other purposes.

This resolution (HRES 611) clarifies that treating life-threatening conditions like ectopic pregnancy is medically and legally distinct from elective abortion. It aims to prevent confusion among medical professionals by emphasizing that emergency care for ectopic pregnancy (which requires specific treatments like methotrexate or surgery) does not constitute abortion. The resolution calls on medical organizations and healthcare educators to accurately inform providers and the public about this distinction, ensuring timely treatment without unnecessary delays. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws but seeks to address post-*Dobbs* confusion in emergency care.
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Introduced Jul 25, 2025 Last action Jul 25, 2025
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