# Plain Language Summary: Dobbs Anniversary Resolution

This is a resolution celebrating the Supreme Court's June 24, 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. To be clear about what that means: the Dobbs decision eliminated the federal constitutional right to abortion that had been in place for nearly 50 years under Roe v. Wade. After this decision, the power to regulate abortion returned to individual states, meaning each state can now set its own rules about whether and when abortion is allowed.

A resolution like this one doesn't create new laws or change how anything actually works—it's essentially Congress making a formal statement of support or celebration for something that already happened. In this case, supporters of the resolution are marking the anniversary of the Dobbs decision as a historic moment. This is a symbolic gesture rather than legislation that would affect your daily life or legal rights.

However, the practical impact of the Dobbs decision itself (which this resolution celebrates) has been significant for many Americans. Since the ruling, roughly half the states have severely restricted or banned abortion, while others have protected or expanded abortion access. Where you live now determines what abortion options are legally available to you. Some states have also passed laws that allow people to travel to other states for abortion care, while other states have considered restricting that travel. If you're of reproductive age, this decision and the state laws that followed it directly affect your healthcare options and choices.

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.

Rubio, Marco

<p>This resolution commemorates two years since the Supreme Court's holding in <em>Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization</em> (that there is no constitutional right to abortion). The resolution also&nbsp;commits to protecting the right to life.</p>