The resolution urges the United States Congress to convene a constitutional convention to consider amending the Constitution to protect reproductive health care rights for all Americans. This call for action follows the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and shifted the authority over abortion and reproductive rights to individual states. The resolution highlights the resulting disparities in access to reproductive health services based on geographic location and emphasizes the need for a nationwide standard to ensure fundamental rights related to contraception, pregnancy, and abortion.
By proposing a constitutional amendment, the resolution aims to reaffirm the commitment to human rights, promote gender equality, and reduce disparities in access to reproductive health care, particularly for marginalized communities. It asserts that such an amendment would provide clarity and protection for reproductive rights across the country, preventing a fragmented legal landscape. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of reproductive freedom for economic stability and individual autonomy, calling on Congress to initiate this critical process.