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H.R.8353: Women’s Public Health and Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 23, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 2020
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
57 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 23, 2020
Bill Summary
Women's Public Health and Safety Act This bill allows 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 assistance must provide that any individual eligible for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 23, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Sept. 23, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Michael Cloud (R-Texas) |