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H.Con.Res. 121

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H.Con.Res.121 - Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to using other terms) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
September 24, 2026
Cosponsors (1)
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This concurrent resolution expresses Congress's opposition to assisted suicide, which the measure defines as providing individuals with substances or means intended to end their lives. The resolution argues that assisted suicide disproportionately threatens vulnerable populations including elderly people, those with disabilities, and individuals experiencing depression, citing Oregon data showing that most patients cite psychological and social concerns like loss of autonomy rather than pain as their primary reasons for seeking lethal medication. The resolution contends that existing state laws lack adequate safeguards, including no requirement for medical personnel to be present during the procedure and no effective oversight mechanisms to prevent abuse or coercion by family members or healthcare providers. The measure calls on the federal government to instead ensure access to comprehensive end-of-life care including palliative, hospice, and home health services while rejecting policies that support or facilitate assisted suicide. As a concurrent resolution, this measure expresses the sense of Congress but does not create law or authorize any funding.

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