Lateefah Simon (D-CA)
Expressing support for Reproductive Justice on the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.
A Democratic resolution with 13 Democratic cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 1428 is a resolution expressing support for Reproductive Justice on the 250th anniversary of the United States. It advocates for the right of every person to have children, not to have children, and to raise children in safe and healthy communities. The resolution calls for the protection of abortion access, gender-affirming care, and the decriminalization of pregnancy outcomes. It also emphasizes the need for universal health care, paid family leave, and affordable childcare. Ultimately, it seeks to ensure that reproductive freedom is treated as a human right for all people.
Yes· 3 of 33
- Scored +10
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Condemns funding restrictions based on income and advocates for universal health care and affordable childcare.
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Would women be better off under this?
Focuses entirely on reproductive rights, maternal health, and bodily autonomy.
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Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?
The resolution advocates for bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom as fundamental human rights.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill opposes state-level restrictions on reproductive health care.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Maternal Health Care: The resolution commits to policies that advance person-centered, community-rooted maternal health care and expands the full continuum of care (Section 2).
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Protection from Criminalization: It affirms protections against forced sterilization, reproductive coercion, and the criminalization of pregnancy outcomes like stillbirth, abortion, and miscarriage (Section 3).
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Family Formation Access: It affirms that individuals should have access and coverage for assisted reproductive technologies and fertility treatments (Section 4).
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Abortion Access: It commits to policies that advance the right to safely and legally end a pregnancy without barriers (Section 5).
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Healthcare Equity: It condemns funding restrictions that deny reproductive health care based on geography, insurance status, income, or immigration status (Section 6).
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Education and General Health: It commits to universal access to medically accurate, age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health education and care (Section 7).
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Comprehensive Health System: It affirms a commitment to a universal health care system that includes contraception, gender-affirming care, and prenatal and postpartum care (Section 9).
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Family Support: The resolution recognizes the need for universal paid family and medical leave (Section 10) and access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early education (Section 11).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals are explicitly listed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Condemns funding restrictions based on income and advocates for universal health care and affordable childcare. Would women be better off under this? — Focuses entirely on reproductive rights, maternal health, and bodily autonomy. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly adopts the Reproductive Justice framework created by Black women. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Condemns the denial of healthcare based on immigration status. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Explicitly supports gender-affirming care and reproductive freedom for all. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Promotes healthcare equity and non-discrimination. Would children be better off under this? — Advocates for high-quality childcare, early education, and safe communities for all children. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Advocates for healthcare access regardless of immigration status. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Promotes healthcare equity and non-discrimination. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Supports paid family leave and fertility treatments. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Provides support through paid leave and healthcare access. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Explicitly advocates for disability-inclusive communities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Addresses geographic barriers to healthcare access. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Addresses geographic barriers to healthcare access. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Broadly improves healthcare access and family supports. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Supports access to reproductive health education and gender-affirming care. Would students be better off under this? — Supports access to medically accurate sexual health education. Would men be better off under this? — Provides benefits such as paid family leave and universal healthcare.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — The bill affirms that every person should have access to affordable, high-quality childcare. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution advocates for bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom as fundamental human rights. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The resolution explicitly supports access to gender-affirming care. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill is rooted in a framework created by Black women and emphasizes that reproductive freedom should not depend on race. Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The resolution calls for the full decriminalization of pregnancy outcomes. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — It explicitly mentions the need for disability-inclusive communities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution links reproductive justice to economic security and living wages. Does this make housing cost less? — It lists housing as an essential family support necessary for children to thrive. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — It advocates for housing as a critical support for families.
- Healthcare
- Does this make abortion easier to get? — The resolution explicitly commits to the right to abortion and the elimination of barriers to its access. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill advocates for a universal health care system and expanded maternal and reproductive care.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill emphasizes bodily autonomy and self-determination. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — It calls for protections against the criminalization of pregnancy outcomes. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill seeks constitutional enshrinement of abortion rights at every level of government, implying a federal standard. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill opposes state-level restrictions on reproductive health care.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay? — The bill explicitly mentions the need for living wages as part of the right to raise a family with dignity.
- 8/31/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/15/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/14/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/13/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Maxine DexterDemocrat · Oregon
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Ayanna PressleyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York