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H.R.411: Freedom of Choice for Women in the Uniformed Services Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 9, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 1997
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (68 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Freedom of Choice for Women in the Uniformed Services Act - Repeals a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 which prohibits any medical treatment facility of the Department of Defense from being used to perform an abortion except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to full term or in the case of rape or incest.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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| Jan. 9, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Jane Harman (D-Calif.) |