HRES 555
118th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Abortion
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health
Recognizing the importance of intersectionality for abortion access.
Introduced: June 23, 2023
Introduced by:
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
Democratic
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 29, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 23, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 23, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution recognizes that women of lower socioeconomic standing face the greatest risk when abortion is restricted and acknowledges that women of racial and ethnic minorities, particularly Black women, are at highest risk when abortion is restricted.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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