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S.611: 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 17, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 17, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) |