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- H.R.648
H.R.648: Ultrasound Informed Consent Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2021
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 1, 2021
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 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 2, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 1, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Feb. 1, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Jeffrey Duncan (R-S.C.) |