H.R. 2035 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Pregnant Women Support Act
H.R. 2035 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 22, 2009, sponsored by Lincoln Davis with 44 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 22, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 44
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Pregnant Women Support Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to increase public awareness of resources available to pregnant women to carry their pregnancy to term and new parents. Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary to make grants for the purchase of ultrasound equipment for examinations of pregnant women.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lincoln Davis (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 22, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. (Jun 22, 2010)
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Committees
- Agriculture Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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