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- H.R.3130
H.R.3130: Heartbeat Informed Consent Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 6, 2011
- Latest Major Action Oct. 7, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (2 Democrats, 47 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Heartbeat Informed Consent Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require abortion providers to perform an obstetric ultrasound on the pregnant woman, display the ultrasound images so that the she may view them, and provide a medical description of the ultrasound images of the unborn child's cardiac activity, if present and viewable. Requires the ultrasound to be performed before the woman gives informed consent for an abortion....
(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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| Oct. 6, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) |