H.R. 4935 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019
H.R. 4935 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Oct 30, 2019, sponsored by Ron Wright with 23 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
- Oct 30, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019 This bill restricts the use of telehealth for chemical abortions (also known as medication abortions). Specifically, it requires a provider who dispenses or prescribes medication for a chemical abortion to physically examine the patient, be physically present at the location of the chemical abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Wright (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 30, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Dec 18, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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