HOUSE 369 (116th Congress) — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal work

Actions

2019-01-25Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2019-01-09Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-01-09Introduced in House
2019-01-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-09 (00)

Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2019

This bill temporarily restricts federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. Specifically, the bill prohibits, for a one-year period, the availability of federal funds for any purpose to this entity, or any of its affiliates or clinics, unless they certify that the affiliates and clinics will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion during such period. This restriction does not apply in cases of rape or incest or where a physical condition endangers a woman's life unless an abortion is performed.

The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture must seek repayment of federal assistance received by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., or any affiliate or clinic, if it violates the terms of the certification required by this bill.

Additional funding for community health centers is provided for the one-year period described above (subject to the same abortion-related restrictions and exceptions).

Cosponsors (20)

Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
Ted Yoho (R-FL)
Gary Palmer (R-AL)
WALTER JONES (R-NC)
Ralph Norman (R-SC)
A. Ferguson (R-GA)
Jodey Arrington (R-TX)
Thomas Massie (R-KY)
CHRISTOPHER SMITH (R-NJ)
Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Mark Meadows (R-NC)
Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
STEVE CHABOT (R-OH)
Daniel Webster (R-FL)
Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
Mike Kelly (R-PA)
Kenny Marchant (R-TX)
Sean Duffy (R-WI)
Austin Scott (R-GA)
Ralph Abraham (R-LA)

Subjects

Abortion
Family planning and birth control
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health