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Congress·In Committee·S.Con.Res. 28

Abortion Provider Appreciation Day: National Recognition

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".

4 days ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Abortion Provider Appreciation Day

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Key Points

  • Sen. Hirono and several other Democratic senators introduced a proposal to officially recognize March 10, 2026, as a day to thank abortion providers and clinic staff. This date was chosen to honor Dr. David Gunn, a doctor who was killed outside his clinic on this day in 1993.
  • The resolution highlights the challenges healthcare workers face, noting that 20 states have banned some or all abortions as of 2026. It also mentions that 51 Planned Parenthood centers closed in 2025, which has forced many patients to travel long distances or pay higher costs for medical care.
  • The proposal points out a rise in violence and harassment against clinics. In 2023 and 2024, providers reported hundreds of cases of trespassing, dozens of assaults, and nearly 300 death threats. The resolution criticizes the current administration for not strictly enforcing laws that protect clinic access.
  • This is a symbolic measure that does not change any laws or provide new funding. Instead, it is a formal statement from Congress supporting the right to abortion and celebrating the doctors, nurses, and staff who provide this care despite legal and safety risks.

Milestones

1 milestone2 actions
Mar 10, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S966)

Mar 10, 2026

Submitted in Senate

Related Bills

2 bills
H.Con.Res. 18Related bill

Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2025, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".

Mar 10 — 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.

S.Con.Res. 9Related bill

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2025, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".

Mar 10 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1633-1634)

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".

Bill NumberSCONRES 28
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S966)

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Cosponsors

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D: 12

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