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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 65

Reaffirming the freedom to decide and expressing continued support for medication abortion access.

Support for Medication Abortion Access

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to two House committees for review. It is not yet scheduled for a vote and is currently waiting for further action from these committees.

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Very unlikely to pass

This is a non-binding resolution that does not have the force of law. It is unlikely to move forward in a divided Congress where abortion is a highly partisan issue.

Key Points

  • This resolution states that the House of Representatives supports the right to access abortion pills. It specifically focuses on protecting the ability to send these medications through the mail.
  • It argues against using an old law called the Comstock Act to stop the shipping of medical supplies. Supporters say this old law should not be used to create a national ban on abortion.
  • The resolution points out that most Americans oppose a national abortion ban. It aims to protect the private health care decisions of individuals and their doctors.
  • It highlights a 2022 legal opinion that says mailing these drugs is legal as long as the person sending them does not intend for them to be used against the law.

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Jan 24, 2025House

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

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Jan 24, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Reaffirming the freedom to decide and expressing continued support for medication abortion access.

Bill NumberHRES 65
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
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