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

IV 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 16 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, 2019 Mr. BIGGS (for himself, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mrs. LESKO, and Mr. GAETZ) sub- mitted 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; VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:19 Jan 04, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR16.IH HR16 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS 2 •HRES 16 IH 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 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:19 Jan 04, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR16.IH HR16 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS