HR 4207 · 97th Congress · Health

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to support services and research relating to adolescent pregnancy and parenthood.

Introduced 1981-07-17· Sponsored by Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-2]· 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 House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(1981-07-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants for demonstration projects for support services and research relating to adolescent pregnancy and parenthood. Includes within such services: (1) pregnancy testing and maternity counseling; (2) adoption counseling; (3) health services including prenatal and pediatric care; (4) education and family planning; and (5) other related health, referral, and educational services. Requires that such projects: (1) provide, supplement, or improve the quality of such services; and (2) use methods to strengthen the capacity of families to deal with adolescent pregnancy or parenthood. Limits the use of funds under this program to: (1) provide services to eligible persons; and (2) coordinate and plan necessary services. Prohibits the use of funds for family planning services (other than counseling and referral) unless not otherwise available. Requires grantees to charge income-based fees for such services. Requires the Secretary to give priority to certain applicants, including those who serve areas: (1) where there is a high incidence of adolescent pregnancy; and (2) where the incidence of …

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