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S.1696: Women's Health Protection Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 13, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 15, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (34 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| July 27, 2014 | 6th |
| July 20, 2014 | 2nd |
Bill Summary
Women's Health Protection Act of 2013 - Makes the following limitations and requirements concerning abortion services unlawful and prohibits their imposition or application by any government: a requirement that a medical professional perform specific tests or follow specific medical procedures, unless generally required in the case of medically comparable procedures; a limitation on an abortion provider's ability to delegate tasks, other than...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 15, 2014 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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| Nov. 13, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Nov. 13, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |