Bill Summary
This resolution recognizes the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life-affirming medical care for women of all ages. It emphasizes the need for women to have access to convenient, compassionate, and empowering healthcare services that address their physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. It also acknowledges the role of Pro Women's Healthcare Centers as an example of high-quality and comprehensive care for women, and encourages the adoption of similar standards nationwide.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could ensure that women of all ages have access to comprehensive medical care, including services such as well-woman exams, STD testing and treatment, and pregnancy care. This could have a positive impact on women's overall health and well-being.
2. The legislation could lead to the establishment of more Pro Women's Healthcare Centers nationwide, providing women with a wider range of high-quality medical services. This could increase competition and potentially lead to lower costs for women seeking healthcare.
3. The legislation could also have an impact on men, families, and communities, as it recognizes the importance of addressing women's health needs in a holistic manner. This could lead to improved health outcomes for these groups as well.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 16 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 16
Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality,
life-affirming medical care for women of all ages.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 3, 2019
Mr. Biggs (for himself, Mr. King of Iowa, Mrs. Lesko, and Mr. Gaetz)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Energy and Commerce
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality,
life-affirming medical care for women of all ages.
Whereas women of all ages should have access to comprehensive, convenient,
compassionate, life-affirming, high-quality medical services;
Whereas all women should feel empowered and equipped with the knowledge to
listen to their body and advocate for their health;
Whereas health care for women should emphasize the whole woman, including her
physical, mental, and spiritual wellness;
Whereas health care for women should also address the needs of men, families,
and communities as they relate to women's health care;
Whereas health care centers should include access to social services that
empower women to care for their health;
Whereas Pro Women's Healthcare Centers is a consortium of centers that serves as
an example of the high-quality, comprehensive, life-affirming care that
women deserve;
Whereas every Pro Women's Healthcare Center-certified clinic has a licensed
medical professional;
Whereas every Pro Women's Healthcare Center offers comprehensive health
services, including well-woman exams, sexually transmitted disease
testing and treatment, breast exams, pregnancy testing, prenatal and
pregnancy care, miscarriage support, fertility awareness instruction,
infertility consultation, and onsite or nearby, direct referrals for
material, emotional, practical, and spiritual resources; and
Whereas Pro Women's Healthcare Centers has certified health care centers
nationwide that meet its standards for high-quality, life-affirming care
and continue to do so: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) expresses its support for women nationwide to have
access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-
affirming, high-quality health care; and
(2) recognizes the high standards established by Pro
Women's Healthcare Centers consortium as standards worth
implementing nationwide.
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