Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR546

Introduced
6/22/23  

Caption

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.

Impact

The passage of HR546 serves primarily as a symbolic affirmation of the decisions made by states regarding abortion legislation following the Dobbs ruling. By endorsing the ruling, the resolution reinforces the trends seen in many states that have moved decisively to restrict access to abortion. This legislative move aligns with the views of lawmakers who seek to emphasize the protection of unborn life as a moral and political priority, thus influencing state laws that may subsequently restrict abortion access further.

Summary

House Resolution 546 commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which reversed Roe v. Wade. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the right to life, stating that all individuals are endowed with certain unalienable rights, with life being the foremost. The authors celebrate the decision as a correction of Roe's purported constitutional error and claim it has empowered states to regulate abortion according to the will of their constituents.

Contention

Responses to HR546 reflect deep divisions. Supporters regard it as a vital act of recognition for the rights of the unborn and view the Dobbs ruling favorably, asserting it reflects a growing consensus around protecting life before birth. In contrast, opponents criticize it as a step backwards, emphasizing the risks it poses to women's rights and reproductive health. They fear that such resolutions can lead to legislative measures that endanger access to safe reproductive healthcare, reflecting an ongoing national debate about bodily autonomy versus the rights of the unborn.

Companion Bills

US SR272

Same As A resolution 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.

US HR1311

Related 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.

US SR739

Related A resolution 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.

Previously Filed As

US SR272

A resolution 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.

US HR1311

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.

US SR739

A resolution 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.

US HR48

Expressing support for the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

US SR725

A resolution affirming the legal status of contraception following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022).

US SR30

This resolution expresses gratitude to Mississippi State Representative Becky Currie for introducing the state legislation prohibiting abortion after 15 weeks that resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey.

US HR28

Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.

US HR464

Acknowledging that unborn children are legal and constitutional persons who are entitled to the equal protection of the laws.

US SCR602

Affirming the Legislature's support of the United States Supreme Court decision of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

US HR483

Recognizing the month of June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, prosperous country, and acknowledging the importance of immigrants and their children to the future successes of the United States.

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