Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
- Last Action
- 5/11/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-05Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2021-02-02Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-01-21Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-01-21Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-01-21Introduced in House
- 2021-01-21Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-01-21 (00)
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021
This bill establishes requirements for physicians who perform abortions and abortion clinics.
Specifically, the bill requires a physician who performs an abortion (1) to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital; and (2) at the time of the abortion, to notify the patient of the hospital location where the patient can receive follow-up care if complications arise.
A physician who fails to comply is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. A woman who undergoes an abortion may not be prosecuted.
The bill also requires an abortion clinic, in order to receive federal funds or assistance, to (1) be licensed by the state in which it is located, and (2) be in compliance with federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers.
Cosponsors (20)
- Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
- Ralph Norman (R-SC)
- Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
- Alexander Mooney (R-WV)
- Ted Budd (R-NC)
- Bob Gibbs (R-OH)
- David Rouzer (R-NC)
- Lance Gooden (R-TX)
- Ashley Hinson (R-IA)
- Bob Good (R-VA)
- Madison Cawthorn (R-NC)
- Barry Moore (R-AL)
- Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
- Bill Johnson (R-OH)
- Rick Allen (R-GA)
- Fred Keller (R-PA)
- W. Steube (R-FL)
- Gregory Murphy (R-NC)
- Louie Gohmert (R-TX)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
Subjects
- Abortion
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Licensing and registrations
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.