Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SCR4

Introduced
1/13/25  

Caption

This concurrent resolution affirms the commitments in the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and applauds the signatory countries for their dedication to advancing women's health, protecting life at every stage while affirming that there is no international right to abortion, and upholding the importance of the family as foundational to society.The resolution also states that Congress will work with the executive branch to ensure that the United States does not conduct or fund abortions, abortion lobbying, or coercive family planning in foreign countries.

Impact

The resolution outlines the United States' historical role in leading the coalition that established the Geneva Consensus Declaration and calls for the country to rejoin this coalition. Although President Biden had previously removed the U.S. as a signatory, the resolution references existing federal laws that prohibit U.S. funding of overseas abortions and related activities. This indicates a continued emphasis on national laws that align with the values championed in the Geneva Consensus.

Summary

SCR4 is a concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family. This resolution reaffirms the importance of the family as a foundational unit in society and highlights commitments to advancing women's health and protecting life at all stages. The resolution emphasizes that there is no international right to abortion and upholds that the principles found within the Geneva Consensus remain universally valid, particularly acknowledging the dignity of every human life.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding SCR4 include the political implications of reaffirming support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration. Some critics may view this resolution as a step back in women's reproductive rights, as it suggests a limitation on the recognition of abortion as a fundamental right. Supporters argue that it reinforces the state’s role in protecting family values and promotes health outcomes for women without endorsing abortion, thereby aligning with certain prevailing social ideologies within the legislative assembly.

Congress_id

119-SCONRES-4

Policy_area

International Affairs

Introduced_date

2025-01-13

Companion Bills

US HCR3

Related bill Expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration.

Previously Filed As

US SCR22

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration.

US HCR74

Expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration.

US SCR45

A concurrent resolution affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for Syria.

US HB435

Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the award of federal funds to an institution of higher education (IHE) that hosts or is affiliated with a school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to its students or to employees of the IHE or the site. An IHE that hosts or is affiliated with a site must, in order to remain eligible for federal funds, annually certify that the site does not provide abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees.

US SB16

Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the award of federal funds to an institution of higher education (IHE) that hosts or is affiliated with a school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to its students or to employees of the IHE or the site. An IHE that hosts or is affiliated with a site must, in order to remain eligible for federal funds, annually certify that the site does not provide abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees.

US HB12

Women's Health Protection Act of 2023 This bill prohibits governmental restrictions on the provision of, and access to, abortion services. Before fetal viability, governments may not restrict providers from using particular abortion procedures or drugs, offering abortion services via telemedicine, or immediately providing abortion services if delaying risks the patient's health. Furthermore, governments may not require providers to perform unnecessary medical procedures, provide medically inaccurate information, or comply with credentialing or other conditions that do not apply to providers who offer medically comparable services to abortions. Additionally, governments may not require patients to make medically unnecessary in-person visits before receiving abortion services or disclose their reasons for obtaining services. After fetal viability, governments may not restrict providers from performing abortions when necessary to protect a patient's life and health. The same provisions that apply to abortions before viability also apply to necessary abortions after viability. Additionally, states may authorize post-viability abortions in circumstances beyond those that the bill considers necessary. Further, the bill recognizes an individual's right to interstate travel, including for abortion services. The bill also prohibits governments from implementing measures that are similar to those restricted by the bill or that otherwise single out and impede access to abortion services, unless the measure significantly advances the safety of abortion services or health of patients and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means. The Department of Justice, individuals, or providers may sue states or government officials to enforce this bill, regardless of certain immunity that would otherwise apply.

US HCR135

Affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for Syria.

US HB330

Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from awarding family planning grants to entities that perform abortions or provide funding to other entities that perform abortions. To receive a grant, an entity must certify it will refrain from those activities during the grant period. The bill provides exceptions for abortions (1) in cases of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness. It also exempts hospitals unless they provide funds to non-hospital entities that provide abortions. HHS must report annually on this prohibition.

US SCR30

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2024, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".

US SR828

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

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