HJRES 356 · 97th Congress · Health

A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the States have the authority to require counseling before an abortion is performed and to require the signatures of two or more physicians on statements of approval before an abortion may be legally performed.

Introduced 1981-11-05· Sponsored by Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24]· 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 Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1981-11-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that the States have the power to prohibit abortion unless: (1) the person involved receives medical counseling; and (2) two physicians have certified that the abortion is medically necessary to preserve such person's health.…

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