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S.2159: Women's Public Health and Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 7, 2015
- Latest Major Action Oct. 7, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Women's Public Health and Safety Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow a state to exclude from participation in the state's Medicaid program a provider that performs an abortion, unless: (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or (2) the woman suffers from a physical issue that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. (Under current law, a state plan for medical...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 7, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Oct. 7, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by David Vitter (R-La.) |