HR 12185 · 95th Congress · Health

A bill to provide for unbiased consideration of applicants to medical schools.

Introduced 1978-04-18· Sponsored by Rep. Steers, Newton I., Jr. [R-MD-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1978-04-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Health Programs Extension Act of 1973 to prohibit any entity which receives financial aid from, or enters into any contract with, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from questioning any applicant for admission as a student about the views of the applicant regarding abortion or sterilization. Prohibits such entity from discriminating against any applicant for study because of the refusal of the applicant to participate in the performance of an abortion or other medical services contrary to the religious beliefs or moral convictions of the applicant.…

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