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- H.R.1551
H.R.1551: Responsible Education About Life Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 17, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 18, 2009
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
103 (103 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Responsible Education About Life Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to states for sex education programs, including education on abstinence and contraception, to prevent teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Expresses the sense of Congress that states are encouraged, although not required, to provide matching funds to receive such grants. Requires the Secretary to provide for a national...
(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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| March 17, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) |