Abortion Provider Appreciation Day
The Bottom Line
Democratic lawmakers introduced S.Con.Res. 9 and H.Con.Res. 18 to officially name March 10 as Abortion Provider Appreciation Day to honor clinic staff facing threats and state bans. The date remembers Dr. David Gunn, a doctor killed in 1993. All four resolutions are currently stuck in committee and have not yet been scheduled for a full vote in either the House or Senate.
Key Information
“designate March 10, 2025, as Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, honoring providers facing legal restrictions and threats following the Dobbs decision.”
Senator Hirono·This is the lead Senate resolution that sets the purpose for the recognition day.
“recognize March 10 as Abortion Provider Appreciation Day and condemn state-level abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.”
Rep. Pressley·This House version explicitly connects the appreciation day to a condemnation of state bans.
Legislation— 4 policys
These are companion bills introduced in the House and Senate to cover two different years. S.Con.Res. 9 and H.Con.Res. 18 are identical versions for 2025, while S.Con.Res. 28 and H.Con.Res. 78 are the matching pair for 2026.
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