Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)
Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution condemns the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The text argues that this ruling strips women of their status as free and equal citizens and puts other rights, such as contraception and same-sex marriage, at risk. It highlights the potential disproportionate impacts on specific groups, including women of color, undocumented women, and those living in poverty. The resolution aims to restore public confidence in the Supreme Court through judicial reform. Additionally, it commits to advancing reproductive justice through federal law and executive action.
Yes· 3 of 15
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution commits to protecting women living in poverty who are disproportionately affected by abortion access restrictions.
- Scored +5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The resolution commits to protecting women of color who face unequal access to opportunities and disproportionate impacts from abortion restrictions.
- Scored +5
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution commits to protecting women's reproductive rights and their status as free and equal citizens.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advancing Reproductive Justice: The resolution commits to ensuring federal law advances reproductive justice by recognizing abortion access as a fundamental liberty and access to health care. (Resolution Section 3)
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Judicial Reform: The House commits to using its constitutional authorities to enact judicial reform to reassure public confidence in the Supreme Court. (Resolution Section 2)
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Protecting Vulnerable Communities: The resolution commits to protecting groups that may be disproportionately impacted by the Dobbs decision, such as women of color, undocumented women, women in poverty, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. (Resolution Section 4)
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Whole-of-Government Approach: The resolution urges the executive branch to use its authorities to advance reproductive justice. (Resolution Section 5)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Reproductive Rights: The Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs returns the authority to regulate abortion to the people and their elected representatives, which the text suggests can lead to states banning or further restricting access. (Whereas Clause, Dobbs Section 1; Whereas Clause, Impact Section 2)
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Threat to Other Constitutional Rights: The ruling places other fundamental rights, such as the right to contraception, interracial marriage, and same-sex marriage, at risk. (Whereas Clause, Impact Section)
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Risks to Physical and Mental Well-being: Lack of access to safe and affordable abortion care poses risks to women's physical and mental well-being. (Whereas Clause, Impact Section 1)
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Burdens on Medical Providers: Medical providers treating pregnancy-related issues, including miscarriages, may fear prosecution, loss of licenses, or jail time. (Whereas Clause, Impact Section 10)
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Disproportionate Hardship for Specific Groups: Restrictions on abortion can disproportionately impact women of color, undocumented women, and those living in poverty. (Whereas Clause, Impact Section 3, 4, 5)
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 Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution commits to protecting women of color who face unequal access to opportunities and disproportionate impacts from abortion restrictions. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution commits to protecting undocumented women from disproportionate impacts of abortion restrictions. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The resolution commits to protecting LGBTQIA+ and gender nonconforming individuals. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution commits to protecting women living in poverty who are disproportionately affected by abortion access restrictions. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly includes the protection of individuals with disabilities in its commitment. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution commits to protecting women's reproductive rights and their status as free and equal citizens.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution explicitly commits to protecting individuals with disabilities from the impacts of the Dobbs decision. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution aims to protect women's status as free and equal citizens by advancing reproductive justice. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The resolution commits to protecting LGBTQIA+ and gender nonconforming individuals from being disproportionately impacted by the Dobbs decision. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The resolution aims to protect undocumented women who are disproportionately impacted by abortion restrictions. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution commits to protecting women living in poverty who face disproportionate impacts from abortion restrictions. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution commits to protecting women of color who are disproportionately impacted by abortion restrictions.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution seeks to restore public confidence in the Supreme Court through judicial reform. Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution commits to using federal law and executive authority to advance reproductive justice.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution commits to advancing reproductive justice and recognizing abortion access as a fundamental liberty of healthcare.
- 12/9/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.