To amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit funds under such title from being used for any system through which counseling or referrals are provided to individuals regarding abortion services.
- Last Action
- 6/2/2023
Actions
- 2023-06-02Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2023-05-26Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2023-05-26Introduced in House
- 2023-05-26Introduced in House
- 2023-05-23Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2506-2507)
CRS Summary
As of 2023-05-26 (00)
This bill generally prohibits Title X grants for family planning services, research, and training from being used for a hotline, website, or other system that provides individuals with counseling and referrals regarding abortion services. However, the prohibition does not apply (1) in cases of rape or incest, or (2) when a physician certifies that the individual suffers from a physical condition that is life-threatening unless an abortion is performed.
Cosponsors (20)
- Ashley Hinson (R-IA)
- Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
- Mike Kelly (R-PA)
- Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Jim Banks (R-IN)
- Lance Gooden (R-TX)
- Mark Alford (R-MO)
- Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
- John Moolenaar (R-MI)
- Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
- Dale Strong (R-AL)
- Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)
- Stephanie Bice (R-OK)
- Mary Miller (R-IL)
- Andy Harris (R-MD)
- Larry Bucshon (R-IN)
- Ronny Jackson (R-TX)
- Randy Feenstra (R-IA)
Subjects
- Abortion
- Health programs administration and funding
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