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

IV 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 55 Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life- affirming medical care for women of all ages. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JANUARY 21, 2021 Mr. BIGGS (for himself, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. GOODEN of Texas, Mr. GOOD of Virginia, Mr. CAWTHORN, Mr. MOORE of Alabama, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. ALLEN, and Mr. STEUBE) 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; VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:18 Jan 25, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR55.IH HR55 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 55 IH Whereas health care for women should also address the needs of men, families, and communities as they relate to wom- en’s health care; 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 VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:18 Jan 25, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR55.IH HR55 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 55 IH (2) recognizes the high standards established by 1 Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers consortium as 2 standards worth implementing nationwide. 3 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:18 Jan 25, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR55.IH HR55 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS