A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 787
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Law
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-24: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3214)
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-02T22:08:07Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This resolution commemorates the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s June 24, 2022, decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. It affirms the view that the decision corrected an earlier ruling and returned authority over abortion regulation to states and their elected representatives.
Key Provisions
- The preamble states that the Declaration of Independence recognizes an unalienable right to life and that modern science supports recognition of unborn human life.
- It describes the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision as having created a constitutional right to abortion that resulted in more than 63 million abortions.
- The resolution notes that Dobbs held the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion and overruled Roe and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
- It references post-Dobbs actions by states to protect unborn life and criticizes federal mail-order abortion policies as undermining state laws.
- It acknowledges the role of more than 2,700 pregnancy centers in providing alternatives to abortion.
The operative clauses state that the Senate:
- Commemorates four years since the Dobbs ruling.
- Celebrates lives expected to be saved as a result of the decision.
- Commits to protecting the right to life and unborn children.
- Commits to supporting families, including new and expectant mothers.
- Recognizes that states and their elected representatives hold authority to enact and enforce laws on abortion.
- Commits to affirming the humanity of the unborn consistent with scientific findings.
Significant Changes to Existing Law As a non-binding Senate resolution, this measure does not amend any statute or create new legal requirements. It endorses the framework established by the Dobbs decision, which shifted regulatory authority from the federal judiciary back to the states.
Potential Impacts
- The resolution has no direct effect on government agencies or regulatory programs.
- It may influence public and legislative discussion at the state level regarding abortion laws.
- It could affect federal-state relations by highlighting tensions between certain federal policies on medication abortion and state-level restrictions.
- No direct implications for international relations are addressed in the text.
Main Stakeholders
- Members of the U.S. Senate who introduced or co-sponsored the resolution.
- State governments and legislatures responsible for abortion policy after Dobbs.
- Organizations that operate pregnancy centers.
- Individuals and advocacy groups focused on abortion policy.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The resolution restates the constitutional holding from Dobbs that the Constitution does not contain a right to abortion. It emphasizes federalism by underscoring that authority over the issue rests with the people and their elected representatives rather than the federal courts. The document contains no new constitutional analysis or proposed legislation.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (15)
Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL], Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE], Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO], Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD], Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-24: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3214)
- 2026-06-24: Submitted in Senate
Bill Versions
- Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. — issued 2026-06-24 — PDF (4 pages)