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H.R.5111: To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services under such Act.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 22, 2010
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2010
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
127 (13 Democrats, 114 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to prohibit federal funds from being to used to cover any part of the costs of any health plan that includes coverage of abortion services. (Currently, federal funds cannot be used for abortion services and plans receiving federal funds must keep federal funds segregated from any funds for abortion services.) Requires any qualified health benefit plan offered through an Exchange that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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April 22, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) |