What does HRES1147 do?

This resolution represents a formal congressional acknowledgment of systemic failures and historical injustices in women's healthcare, particularly in reproductive and gynecological care. The measure seeks to establish a legislative record recognizing how American women, especially those from marginalized communities, have been denied dignity, autonomy, and appropriate medical treatment throughout the nation's history. The resolution functions as a declaratory statement rather than binding legislation, articulating principles that should guide federal policy on women's health. It addresses both historical abuses, including forced sterilizations and requirements for spousal consent for medical procedures, and contemporary challenges such as recent restrictions on reproductive rights. The resolution commits the federal government to a patient-centered approach that prioritizes shared decision-making, transparency, expanded research, and accountability for institutional bias. By formally recognizing these issues, the House of Representatives aims to establish a foundation for future legislative action and policy reforms that would substantively address the identified deficiencies in women's healthcare delivery and access.

Who sponsored HRES1147?

Yassamin Ansari, Joyce Beatty, Wesley Bell, Julia Brownley, Troy Carter, Yvette Clarke, Herbert Conaway Jr., Daniel Goldman, Adelita Grijalva, Jonathan Jackson, Henry Johnson, Timothy Kennedy, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Morgan McGarvey, Eleanor Norton, Ayanna Pressley, Deborah Ross, Shri Thanedar, Rashida Tlaib, Paul Tonko, Lori Trahan, Nydia Velazquez, Nikema Williams, Frederica Wilson, Elizabeth Fletcher, Suzanne Bonamici, Steve Cohen

What is the status of HRES1147?

Introduced as of March 30, 2026.

What does HRES1147 do?

This resolution represents a formal congressional acknowledgment of systemic failures and historical injustices in women's healthcare, particularly in reproductive and gynecological care. The measure seeks to establish a legislative record recognizing how American women, especially those from marginalized communities, have been denied dignity, autonomy, and appropriate medical treatment throughout the nation's history. The resolution functions as a declaratory statement rather than binding legislation, articulating principles that should guide federal policy on women's health. It addresses both historical abuses, including forced sterilizations and requirements for spousal consent for medical procedures, and contemporary challenges such as recent restrictions on reproductive rights. The resolution commits the federal government to a patient-centered approach that prioritizes shared decision-making, transparency, expanded research, and accountability for institutional bias. By formally recognizing these issues, the House of Representatives aims to establish a foundation for future legislative action and policy reforms that would substantively address the identified deficiencies in women's healthcare delivery and access.

Who sponsored HRES1147?

Yassamin Ansari, Joyce Beatty, Wesley Bell, Julia Brownley, Troy Carter, Yvette Clarke, Herbert Conaway Jr., Daniel Goldman, Adelita Grijalva, Jonathan Jackson, Henry Johnson, Timothy Kennedy, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Morgan McGarvey, Eleanor Norton, Ayanna Pressley, Deborah Ross, Shri Thanedar, Rashida Tlaib, Paul Tonko, Lori Trahan, Nydia Velazquez, Nikema Williams, Frederica Wilson, Elizabeth Fletcher, Suzanne Bonamici, Steve Cohen

What is the status of HRES1147?

Introduced as of March 30, 2026.

HRES1147 U.S. House: Recognizing the United States legacy…

Introduced

Introduced in House · March 31, 2026

March 30, 2026

Ms. Ansari (for herself, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. Bell, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mrs. Grijalva, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. McGarvey, Ms. Norton, Ms. Pressley, Ms. Ross, Mr. Thanedar, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Tonko, Mrs. Trahan, Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Williams of Georgia, and Ms. Wilson of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

RESOLUTION

Recognizing the United States legacy of dismissed pain and denied autonomy in women’s health care, and affirming the Federal Government’s duty to protect individual dignity and advance patient-centered care in women’s health.

(1) recognizes the historical and ongoing injustices that deny women the dignity, seriousness, and respect they deserve;
(2) honors the women, especially marginalized women, who have been denied agency over their bodies and suffered due to systemic neglect and bias;
(3) affirms the need for shared decision-making and patient-centered approaches to gynecological and reproductive care, including patient education, procedural transparency, and expanded research on women’s health conditions;
(4) commits to expanding access to reproductive and gynecological health care, strengthening protections for bodily autonomy, increasing Federal investment in women’s health research, and holding institutions accountable for bias and harm; and

Introduced

Introduced in House · March 31, 2026

March 30, 2026

RESOLUTION

(1) recognizes the historical and ongoing injustices that deny women the dignity, seriousness, and respect they deserve;
(2) honors the women, especially marginalized women, who have been denied agency over their bodies and suffered due to systemic neglect and bias;
(3) affirms the need for shared decision-making and patient-centered approaches to gynecological and reproductive care, including patient education, procedural transparency, and expanded research on women’s health conditions;
(4) commits to expanding access to reproductive and gynecological health care, strengthening protections for bodily autonomy, increasing Federal investment in women’s health research, and holding institutions accountable for bias and harm; and

Introduced

Introduced in House · March 31, 2026

March 30, 2026

RESOLUTION

(1) recognizes the historical and ongoing injustices that deny women the dignity, seriousness, and respect they deserve;
(2) honors the women, especially marginalized women, who have been denied agency over their bodies and suffered due to systemic neglect and bias;
(3) affirms the need for shared decision-making and patient-centered approaches to gynecological and reproductive care, including patient education, procedural transparency, and expanded research on women’s health conditions;
(4) commits to expanding access to reproductive and gynecological health care, strengthening protections for bodily autonomy, increasing Federal investment in women’s health research, and holding institutions accountable for bias and harm; and

Introduced

Introduced in House · March 31, 2026

March 30, 2026

RESOLUTION

(1) recognizes the historical and ongoing injustices that deny women the dignity, seriousness, and respect they deserve;
(2) honors the women, especially marginalized women, who have been denied agency over their bodies and suffered due to systemic neglect and bias;
(3) affirms the need for shared decision-making and patient-centered approaches to gynecological and reproductive care, including patient education, procedural transparency, and expanded research on women’s health conditions;
(4) commits to expanding access to reproductive and gynecological health care, strengthening protections for bodily autonomy, increasing Federal investment in women’s health research, and holding institutions accountable for bias and harm; and

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