United States HRES 7: Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life-affirming medical care for women of all ages.

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119TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION H. RES. 7
Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life-
affirming medical care for women of all ages.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 3, 2025
Mr. BIGGS of Arizona (for himself and Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana) submitted
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce
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 comprehen-
sive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, high-qual-
ity 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 wom-
en’s health care;
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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 clin-
ic has a licensed medical professional;
Whereas every Pro Women’s Healthcare Center offers com-
prehensive 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 refer-
rals for material, emotional, practical, and spiritual re-
sources; 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
(1) expresses its support for women nationwide 2
to have access to comprehensive, convenient, com-3
passionate, life-affirming, high-quality health care; 4
and 5
(2) recognizes the high standards established by 6
Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers consortium as 7
standards worth implementing nationwide. 8
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