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H.R.656: Women's Public Health and Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 24, 2017
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 |
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Jan. 24, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jan. 24, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) |