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House Resolution Commemorating the Dobbs v. Jackson Decision

Original title: Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Record date · June 18, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This formally commemorates the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in , which overturned Roe v. Wade. It expresses the House of Representatives' commitment to protecting unborn life and increasing federal support for families and expectant mothers.

Why it matters

This serves as a formal statement of congressional intent regarding abortion policy, signaling a commitment to prioritize federal support for families and unborn life following the return of abortion regulation authority to state governments.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Expectant mothers

The resolution commits the Federal Government to strengthening support for these individuals.

Directly affected

Families

The resolution commits the Federal Government to strengthening support for families.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change federal law regarding abortion?
No. This is a commemorative , which expresses the position of the House of Representatives but does not create new laws or change existing statutes.
What is the purpose of this resolution?
The commemorates the anniversary of the Dobbs decision and outlines the House's commitment to policies supporting unborn life and families.

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News Coverage

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They Came for Mifepristone. The Abortion Rights Movement Is Ready.

As the US Supreme Court reviews access to the abortion drug mifepristone, reproductive health advocates are preparing for a potential shift toward misoprostol-only abortion regimens. This article explores the history, medical function, and legal status of these medications in the context of current judicial and legislative challenges.

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Justice Neil Gorsuch breaks silence on violent threats against judiciary, Supreme Court leaks

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch spoke to Fox News Digital about the dangers of violence against the judiciary and the importance of maintaining confidential internal deliberations. He emphasized that judicial independence relies on the ability of justices to debate candidly without external pressure or security threats.

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Federal Appeals Court Blocks FDA Rule Allowing Mail-Order Abortion Pills

A federal appeals court has halted a 2023 FDA rule that allowed the abortion medication mifepristone to be prescribed via telehealth and sent through the mail. The court ruled that the state of Louisiana is likely to succeed in its lawsuit challenging the FDA's decision-making process, citing concerns over safety data and state sovereignty.

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Abortion pill fight heads to Supreme Court as manufacturer warns of ‘chaos’ after ruling

Danco Laboratories has filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lower court ruling that restricts access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The company argues the ruling creates immediate confusion for patients and providers by banning mail-order access and requiring in-person visits.

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A Right-Wing Court Just Moved to Choke Off Abortion by Mail

A federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated an in-person requirement for obtaining the abortion medication mifepristone, effectively halting telemedicine prescriptions for the drug nationwide. The ruling blocks 2023 FDA rules that allowed providers to mail the medication to patients, though the decision is expected to face further appeals to the Supreme Court.

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Discoveries

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Formalization of Post-Dobbs Stance

The resolution serves as a formal legislative record of the House's alignment with the Dobbs decision's reasoning regarding the return of abortion regulation to elected representatives.

Connected Entities

June 24, 2022, Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Supreme Court of the United States and 4 more
dateJune 24, 2022“The date of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Orga”Map →
OrganizationJackson Women’s Health Organization“The party involved in the lawsuit that led to the Dobbs decision.”Map →
OrganizationSupreme Court of the United States“The court that issued the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization”Map →
bill numberRoe v. Wade“The Supreme Court case overturned by Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organizatio”Map →
other118th Congress“The legislative body in which the resolution was introduced.”Map →
bill numberDobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization“The Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade.”Map →
PersonMr. Smith of New Jersey“The member of Congress who introduced the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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