HR 3436 · 96th Congress · Health

A bill to amend the Health Programs Extension Act of 1973 to provide for unbiased consideration of applicants to federally supported health professional schools.

Introduced 1979-04-04· Sponsored by Rep. Lederer, Raymond F. [D-PA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-04-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Health Programs Extension Act of 1973 to prohibit any entity which receives financial assistance under the Public Health Service Act, the Community Mental Health Centers Act, or the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act from discriminating against any applicant for training or study because of such applicant's reluctance or unwillingness to counsel, assist, or in any way participate in the performance of abortions or sterilizations contrary to his or her religious belief or moral convictions.…

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