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House Resolution Commemorating the Dobbs v. Jackson Decision

Original title: Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

June 18, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This serves as a formal statement of congressional intent regarding abortion policy, signaling a commitment to prioritize federal support for families and unborn life following the return of abortion regulation authority to state governments.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Expectant mothers

The resolution commits the Federal Government to strengthening support for these individuals.

Families

The resolution commits the Federal Government to strengthening support for families.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This formally commemorates the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in , which overturned Roe v. Wade. It expresses the House of Representatives' commitment to protecting unborn life and increasing federal support for families and expectant mothers.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change federal law regarding abortion?

No. This is a commemorative , which expresses the position of the House of Representatives but does not create new laws or change existing statutes.

What is the purpose of this resolution?

The commemorates the anniversary of the Dobbs decision and outlines the House's commitment to policies supporting unborn life and families.

Why It Matters

This serves as a formal statement of congressional intent regarding abortion policy, signaling a commitment to prioritize federal support for families and unborn life following the return of abortion regulation authority to state governments.

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Formalization of Post-Dobbs Stance

The resolution serves as a formal legislative record of the House's alignment with the Dobbs decision's reasoning regarding the return of abortion regulation to elected representatives.

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Connected Entities

dateJune 24, 2022“The date of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Orga”Map →

organizationJackson Women’s Health Organization“The party involved in the lawsuit that led to the Dobbs decision.”Map →

organizationSupreme Court of the United States“The court that issued the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization”Map →

bill_numberRoe v. Wade“The Supreme Court case overturned by Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organizatio”Map →

other118th Congress“The legislative body in which the resolution was introduced.”Map →

bill_numberDobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization“The Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade.”Map →

personMr. Smith of New Jersey“The member of Congress who introduced the resolution.”Map →

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Controversy90
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Entertainment10
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