S 1090 · 97th Congress · Health

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

Introduced 1981-04-30· Sponsored by Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.(1981-11-04)

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 provide grants to 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 projects to: (1) give priority to unmarried adolescents (17 years old or younger) who are pregnant or who are parents; 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. Sets forth grantee priorities. Prohibits grants for more than five years duration. Establishes a decreasing maximum Federal financial participation, which the Secretary may waive. …

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican