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H.R.5151: Freedom of Choice Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 6, 2006
- Latest Major Action April 6, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
67 (66 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Freedom of Choice Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States that every woman has the fundamental right to choose to: (1) bear a child; (2) terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability; or (3) terminate a pregnancy after fetal viability when necessary to protect her life or her health. Prohibits a governmental entity from: (1) denying or interfering with a woman's right to exercise such choices; or (2) discriminating against...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 6, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) |