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S.1975: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 8, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 8, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (45 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 8, 2021
Bill Summary
Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 This bill prohibits governmental restrictions on the provision of, and access to, abortion services. Specifically, governments may not limit a provider's ability to prescribe certain drugs, offer abortion services via telemedicine, or immediately provide abortion services when the provider determines a delay risks the patient's health. Furthermore, governments may not require a provider to perform...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 8, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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June 8, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |