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H.R.634: Ultrasound Informed Consent Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 17, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2019
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 17, 2019
Bill Summary
Ultrasound Informed Consent Act This bill requires abortion providers to conduct an ultrasound before performing an abortion. Specifically, before a woman gives informed consent to any part of an abortion, the abortion provider must (1) perform an obstetric ultrasound on the pregnant woman; (2) provide a simultaneous explanation of what the ultrasound is depicting; (3) display the ultrasound images so the woman may view them; and (4) provide a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 17, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Jan. 17, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jeffrey Duncan (R-S.C.) |