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H.R.4691: Abortion Non-Discrimination Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 9, 2002
- Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2002
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
98 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent, 89 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Abortion Non-Discrimination Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Federal Government, and any State or local government that receives Federal financial assistance, from discriminating against any health care entity because (in addition to current prohibited reasons) the entity refuses to provide coverage of, or pay for, induced abortions. Expands the definition of "health care entity" to include (in addition to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 546 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4691 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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Rule H. Res. 546 passed House.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 546.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4691 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4691.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Mr. Brown (OH) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require addition of amendments which clarify the effects of the legislation on patients and employees as well as state law.
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The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
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On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 230 (Roll no. 411).
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On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 189, 2 Present (Roll no. 412).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 620.
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| May 9, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Michael Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |