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

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