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SENATE 83117th CongressSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S922; text: CR S960)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 20 through February 27, 2021, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 50 years of National FFA Organization Alumni and Supporters.

Last Action
3/1/2021

Actions

  • 2021-01-28Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2021-01-28Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-01-28 (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 (7)

  • Mike Braun (R-IN)
  • Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
  • Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
  • Jim Inhofe (R-OK)
  • Roger Marshall (R-KS)
  • Mike Rounds (R-SD)
  • Thomas Tillis (R-NC)

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
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