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- H.R.5032
H.R.5032: Ultrasound Informed Consent Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 17, 2008
- Latest Major Action Jan. 17, 2008
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (1 Democrat, 72 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Ultrasound Informed Consent Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require abortion providers, before a woman gives informed consent to any part of an abortion, to perform an obstetric ultrasound on the pregnant woman, explain the results, display the ultrasound images so the woman may view them, and provide a medical description of the ultrasound images, including the dimensions of the embryo or fetus and the presence of external...
(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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| Jan. 17, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) |