Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2023, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
Summary
House Concurrent Resolution 68 is a non-binding measure that seeks to officially recognize September 26, 2023, as "World Contraception Day." The resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should support and expand access to voluntary family planning and contraceptive services both in the United States and abroad. While the bill does not create new laws or mandate funding, it serves as a formal statement of support for policies that improve reproductive healthcare education and the availability of various contraceptive methods.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Jan 22, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1317-1325; text: CR H1317)
Jan 22, 2026
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 68.
Jan 22, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Jan 22, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 68, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 22, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1334-1335)
Jan 22, 2026
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
Jan 22, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 215 (Roll no. 48).
Jan 22, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2026
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 68 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2026
