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, leading to significant disparities in access to reproductive health services based on state laws. The resolution emphasizes the need for a nationwide standard to ensure that individuals have the fundamental right to make decisions regarding contraception, pregnancy, and abortion, thereby promoting gender equality and individual freedoms.
By proposing a constitutional amendment, the resolution aims to eliminate the patchwork of state laws that currently govern reproductive rights, which can disproportionately affect marginalized communities. It highlights the importance of such rights not only for personal autonomy but also for economic stability, as noted by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The resolution calls for immediate action and requests that copies be sent to New Jersey's congressional representatives to advocate for this significant change in federal law.