Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 999) to protect an individual’s ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care providers ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.
Summary
H.Res. 830 is a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 999, a bill designed to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and a health care provider's ability to provide them. The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and voting on the bill in the House of Representatives. It sets time limits for debate and waives certain points of order that could delay or obstruct the bill's passage.
Expected Effects
If passed, H.Res. 830 will allow H.R. 999 to be considered by the House under the specified rules. This streamlines the process, potentially leading to a quicker vote on the underlying bill regarding contraceptive access. Ultimately, the fate of H.R. 999 depends on the House vote.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures timely consideration of legislation related to contraceptive access.
- Streamlines the legislative process by waiving potential procedural obstacles.
- Allows for a focused debate on the merits of the bill.
- Protects individual's rights to access contraceptives.
- Protects healthcare providers' ability to provide contraceptives.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limits the opportunity for extensive debate and amendments.
- Waiving points of order could bypass standard procedural safeguards.
- May not fully address all concerns related to religious freedom or conscience clauses.
- Potential for unintended consequences related to healthcare regulations.
- Could be perceived as limiting the legislative power of individual members.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is procedurally aligned with Article I, Section 5, which grants each House the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The underlying bill, H.R. 999, potentially implicates constitutional rights related to privacy and healthcare decisions, though the Constitution does not explicitly address contraception. The First Amendment could be relevant if the bill infringes upon religious freedom, but the document does not provide enough information to make that determination.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).