Search Results: keywords:"right to health care"

  • S. RES. 828 — Expressing the sense of the Senate that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:292

    S. RES. 828 is a resolution expressing the Senate's view that everyone has the fundamental right to emergency health care, which includes the right to abortion care. The resolution highlights concerns about state laws that restrict abortion, particularly in emergencies, and...

    Simple Explanation

    In this resolution, the Senate says it believes that everyone should have the right to get emergency medical help, including help if they're pregnant and don't want to be anymore, because sometimes laws make it hard for certain people to get the care they need when it's urgent.

  • H. RES. 1448 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:633

    H. RES. 1448 expresses the view of the House of Representatives that everyone should have a basic right to emergency health care, including access to abortion. The resolution highlights the risks posed by bans and restrictions on reproductive health care, particularly for vulnerable groups...

    Simple Explanation

    This paper says everyone should be able to get help from doctors in emergencies, like getting an abortion if they need it. It also wants to make sure that doctors and patients don't get into trouble with the law when trying to help people.