Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1448

Introduced
9/12/24  

Caption

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.

Impact

The passage of HR1448 is likely to influence state laws related to the provision of medical care in emergency circumstances. By reinforcing the right to emergency healthcare unhindered by restrictive abortion laws, this resolution aims to transform the legal landscape that governs medical practices, potentially leading to changes in how states approach reproductive healthcare. The bill asserts that the criminalization of medical providers for offering essential care can deter necessary medical procedures, thereby endangering both patient health and safety.

Summary

HR1448 is a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency healthcare, including abortion care. This bill emphasizes the critical importance of ensuring that medical providers can offer necessary care to individuals facing life-threatening medical emergencies without the fear of legal repercussions due to existing state laws that restrict abortion, particularly in emergency situations. The resolution highlights the significant risks posed to pregnant individuals by these prohibitive laws, particularly those from marginalized communities who are disproportionately impacted by such restrictions.

Contention

Notably, HR1448 acknowledges the challenges posed by current state laws, which may compel providers to make difficult decisions between withholding critical medical care and facing criminal charges. This has raised contention among legislators, with some advocating for robust protections for healthcare providers and patients while others argue that such measures may undermine the legal framework surrounding abortion. Therefore, the resolution not only calls for the recognition of healthcare rights but also sparks debate about the balance between protecting patient care and maintaining regulatory oversight within states.

Companion Bills

US SR828

Same As A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.

Previously Filed As

US HR238

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.

US SR828

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.

US HCR109

Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to using other terms) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm.

US HR1617

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Federal Government to dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy.

US HCR68

Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2023, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.

US HR309

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration has the authority to approve drugs for abortion care.

US HR1443

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all young children and families should have access to high-quality, affordable child care and early education.

US HR509

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.

US HR1386

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Project 2025.

US HB1723

Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2023

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