# 118-sres-276: A resolution expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.

118-sres-276, A resolution expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL); status Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2241-2242) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-sres-276
- Congress: 118
- Title: A resolution expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2241-2242)
- Introduced: 2023-06-22
- Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 18
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.

## Cosponsors (18)

- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] (D-MI), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA), 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2023-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2023-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] (D-CA), 2023-07-11T00:00:00.000Z

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- 118-s-1: Freedom to Vote Act
- 118-s-2344: Freedom to Vote Act
- 118-s-2221: Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2023
- 118-sres-282: A resolution recognizing June 2023 as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
- 118-s-2171: Refund Equality Act of 2023
- 118-s-2176: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023

## Sources
- [118-sres-276 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/276)

## Related
- [118-s-1: Freedom to Vote Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-1)
- [118-s-2344: Freedom to Vote Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-2344)
- [118-s-2221: Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-2221)
- [118-sres-282: A resolution recognizing June 2023 as "LGBTQ Pride Month".](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-sres-282)
- [118-s-2171: Refund Equality Act of 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-2171)
- [118-s-2176: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-2176)
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