Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1389
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the monitoring and regulation of water systems not be weaponized for the purposes of surveilling, tracking, or detecting use of, stigmatizing, and further restricting access to medication abortion care.
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Introduced 2026-06-24Topic: health care · environment · civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states the position of the House of Representatives on testing water systems for abortion medication. It declares that medications used in abortion care, including mifepristone, are safe and effective and should not be subject to political interference. It states that protecting U.S. water systems should rely on science-based environmental strategies. It also states that efforts to monitor water for these medications in the name of environmental or public health protection are a misuse of environmental laws. The resolution expresses an opinion and does not create new legal requirements.
Sponsors
- Brittany Pettersen Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2026-06-24 | Submitted in House | introduce |