HR 8353 · 116th Congress · Health

Women’s Public Health and Safety Act

Introduced 2020-09-23· Sponsored by Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2020-09-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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 medical assistance may obtain required services from any provider qualified to perform them.)…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans