HRES 1299
Reaffirming the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action in Cairo, Egypt, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This House Resolution reaffirms the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action, particularly concerning comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights. It highlights significant progress made since 1994, such as increased access to contraception and reduced maternal deaths, while also acknowledging persistent challenges like unmet contraceptive needs and ongoing inequalities. The resolution emphasizes the importance of these rights as human rights and calls for continued commitment to advancing them globally.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Barbara Lee
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.