H.R. 2975 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2019
H.R. 2975 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 23, 2019, sponsored by Judy Chu with 217 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 23, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 217
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Women's Health Protection Act of 2019 This bill prohibits state or local governments from imposing certain restrictions on access to abortion services. Specifically, state or local government may not require unnecessary tests or procedures in connection with the provision of abortion services, the same health care provider who provides abortion services to perform such tests or procedures, providers to offer medically inaccura…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Judy Chu (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 217 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 23, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 24, 2019)
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- H.R. 1058: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019
- H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
- H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- S. 1130: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
Committees
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