H. Res. 1282 (119th)Bill Overview

Honor ACOG 75th Anniversary and Support Obstetric Care

Simple Resolutiondomestic policy
Cosponsors
Support
Democratic
Introduced
May 13, 2026
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Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution is a simple House statement recognizing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on its 75th anniversary. It expresses the House's praise and support for ACOG and its members but does not create any laws or require actions by the government or ACOG. It is not legally binding and does not apply to the Senate or the President.

Passage rules

This is a House simple resolution, so it would be adopted by a majority vote in the House only; it is not sent to the Senate or the President and does not have the force of law.

This House resolution honors the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), praises its role in obstetrics and gynecology, and affirms congressional support for advancing obstetric and gynecologic health, research, workforce stability, and access to care.

It is a non‑binding, ceremonial recognition without authorization of spending or regulatory change.

Passage5/100

This is a nonbinding House resolution that does not create law; passage in House probable but it does not become statutory law.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a conventional commemorative House resolution: it clearly articulates recognition, contains appropriate celebratory language, and omits operational, fiscal, or legal changes.

Contention30/100

Liberals emphasize ACOG's role in reproductive and maternal health advancement

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
Federal agenciesStates
Likely helped
  • Targeted stakeholdersRaises congressional visibility for maternal health and obstetric care priorities.
  • Federal agenciesMay bolster advocacy efforts seeking increased federal research and maternal health funding.
  • Targeted stakeholdersAffirms ACOG’s role, potentially aiding workforce recruitment and retention in obstetrics-gynecology.
Likely burdened
  • Targeted stakeholdersIs nonbinding and creates no direct funding, regulatory, or legal changes.
  • StatesMay be viewed as congressional endorsement of ACOG positions that conflict with some state laws.
  • Targeted stakeholdersCould draw criticism for privileging one professional organization over other stakeholders.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberals emphasize ACOG's role in reproductive and maternal health advancement
Progressive95%

Likely views the resolution positively as recognition of a leading medical organization that advances reproductive and maternal health.

Sees it as an affirmation of science-based, patient-centered care and a prompt for further investment in women’s health and research.

Leans supportive
Centrist85%

Likely supportive because it is a nonbinding recognition of a major medical association and maternal health goals.

Will look for clarity that the resolution does not create new mandates or spending and may prefer subsequent targeted, evidence-based investments.

Leans supportive
Conservative55%

Reactions are mixed: some conservatives will accept a ceremonial salute to physicians, while others may be wary because ACOG takes positions on abortion and gender-related care.

The resolution’s nonbinding nature reduces but does not eliminate concerns about implicit policy endorsement.

Split reaction
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

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Passage likelihood5/100

This is a nonbinding House resolution that does not create law; passage in House probable but it does not become statutory law.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House will adopt it by unanimous/voice vote
  • Potential pushback if tied to divisive reproductive policy debates
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Liberals emphasize ACOG's role in reproductive and maternal health advancement

This is a nonbinding House resolution that does not create law; passage in House probable but it does not become statutory law.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a conventional commemorative House resolution: it clearly articulates recognition, contains appropriate celebratory language, and omits operational, fisc…

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