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Us Congress House Bill HCR3

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HCR3

Introduced
1/13/25  

Caption

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.

Impact

If passed, HCR3 would reaffirm and potentially reshape the United States' foreign policy towards women's health and reproductive rights on the global stage. The resolution supports existing federal laws that restrict funding for abortion and related services in foreign countries. This indicates a strong stance towards prioritizing life protection and traditional family values in domestic and foreign policy. As such, it may limit the ability of U.S. funding to support international reproductive health programs that include abortion services, aligning U.S. policy more closely with the principles of the Geneva Consensus Declaration.

Summary

HCR3 is a concurrent resolution that expresses support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women’s Health and Strengthening the Family. This resolution underscores the commitment to enhance women’s health, acknowledge the family as the fundamental unit of society, and affirm the dignity of every human life. The bill specifically notes that there is no international right to abortion, advocating for the sovereignty of nations to establish their own policies in relation to women's health and family protections without external influences. The bill aims to reintroduce the United States as a signatory to this declaration, emphasizing collaboration among countries towards these goals.

Contention

The resolution has become a point of contention, particularly following the withdrawal of the United States from the Geneva Consensus Declaration under the Biden administration. Proponents argue that rejoining this declaration strengthens international norms supporting women's health and family rights while opposing any form of coercive practices regarding reproductive health. Critics, however, raise concerns that the resolution may contribute to limiting access to necessary reproductive healthcare worldwide, which could disproportionately affect women in vulnerable situations. The political discourse surrounding HCR3 reflects broader national debates over women's rights and health services.

Congress_id

119-HCONRES-3

Policy_area

International Affairs

Notable_points

The resolution is notable for its historical context, having originated during the Trump administration when the U.S. played a lead role in promoting the Geneva Consensus Declaration. The ongoing political disagreements over abortion and reproductive rights in the United States continue to shape the perception of this bill. The resolution's emphasis on coalescing international support against any perceived coercion in reproductive health also highlights the complexities of international women’s health advocacy.

Introduced_date

2025-01-13

Companion Bills

US SCR4

Related 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.

Previously Filed As

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 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 HCR3

Expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches.

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 HCR23

Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2023, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".

US SR743

A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

US HR19

Acknowledging the role of the United States in El Salvador's civil war and urging increased United States support for strengthening civil society, human rights protections, and for humanitarian and development assistance for El Salvador.

US HR733

Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

US HCR133

Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 25, 2024.

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.

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