Oppose H.Res.7 to Protect Women's Healthcare Autonomy

H.Res. 7 raises concerns due to its vague and ideological language around "life-affirming care," which could potentially restrict access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services for women. The resolution's inclusion of the "needs of men, families, and communities" in the context of women's healthcare undermines the primary focus on addressing women's specific health needs and autonomy. There is a risk that this resolution could promote policies that limit women's rights and reproductive choices under the guise of providing "holistic" care. Ensuring women have full access to evidence-based reproductive healthcare options, free from restrictions rooted in ideology, is crucial for upholding their fundamental rights and health. A resolution concerning women's healthcare should center women's well-being and self-determination without ambiguous phrasing that could enable the erosion of established reproductive freedoms.