Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR734

Introduced
6/13/24  

Caption

A resolution recognizing 30 years since the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt, and reaffirming the goals and ideals of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Impact

The resolution supports the necessity for the United States to champion the goals of the ICPD, which include ensuring universal access to reproductive health services, rising funding for international family planning and reproductive health initiatives, and promoting policies that advance human rights on a global scale. Notably, the resolution calls for the end of policies that hinder global access to comprehensive health care, signaling a shift towards a rights-based approach to health governance.

Summary

SR734, a resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo, Egypt, commits to reaffirming the goals laid out in the ICPD Programme of Action which advocates for comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights. This resolution emphasizes the value of sexual and reproductive healthcare as a critical component of human rights and sees reproductive rights as essential for gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Contention

Debate surrounding SR734 can be expected given the politically charged environment regarding reproductive rights and sexual health. Proponents will likely advocate for the resolution as a step towards addressing global inequalities in reproductive health access and emphasize its alignment with humanitarian and health equity goals. Conversely, critics may frame the resolution's implications as government overreach into healthcare provision, especially concerning abortion rights and LGBTQIA+ health issues, which remain contentious in certain political spheres.

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US HR1299

Related Reaffirming the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action in Cairo, Egypt, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Previously Filed As

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