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SCONRES18FEDERALFederal Billin committee

Congress proposes resolution to discourage teen pregnancy through education and abstinence messaging

Original title: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should strive to prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teenagers to view adolescence as a time for education and maturing and by educating teenagers about the negative consequences of early sexual activity; and for other purposes.

Last action · March 11, 2003: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3551)

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What This Bill Would Do

S. Con. Res. 18 expresses the that the United States should prioritize teen pregnancy prevention by encouraging teenagers to focus on education and maturity while highlighting the negative consequences of early sexual activity.

Why it matters

This resolution establishes a formal congressional stance on adolescent health policy, which can influence federal funding priorities and public health messaging for youth programs.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

teenagers

The resolution targets this group for educational messaging regarding sexual activity and life priorities.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change the law?

No. A expresses the sense or opinion of Congress but does not create new laws or binding requirements.

What is the goal of this resolution?

The goal is to encourage a national focus on teen pregnancy prevention by promoting educational attainment and discouraging early sexual activity among adolescents.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3551)Mar 11, 2003

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Historical focus on abstinence-based messaging

The resolution reflects a 2003-era legislative focus on promoting abstinence and education as primary tools for teen pregnancy prevention.

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Connected Entities

Congress, Marc Fogel, Trump administration and 4 more

OrganizationCongress“The legislative body expressing the sense of the resolution.”Map →

PersonMarc Fogel“U.S. citizen and teacher sentenced by the Russian Federation”Map →

OrganizationTrump administration“The administration whose directives are identified by the resolution as contribu”Map →

locationUnited States“Fogel's home country”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on Environment and Public Works“The committee to which the resolution was referred for consideration.”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

OrganizationGovernment of the Russian Federation“imposed the criminal sentence”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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