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H.R.492: Ultrasound Informed Consent Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 22, 2015
- Latest Major Action Jan. 23, 2015
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Ultrasound Informed Consent Act Amends the Public Health Service Act to require abortion providers, before a woman gives informed consent to any part of an abortion, to perform an obstetric ultrasound on the pregnant woman, provide a simultaneous explanation of what the ultrasound is depicting, display the ultrasound images so the woman may view them, and provide a complete medical description of the images, including the dimensions of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 23, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 22, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Jan. 22, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Jeffrey Duncan (R-S.C.) |