H.R. 626 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021
H.R. 626 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 28, 2021, sponsored by Ron Wright with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021 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
- IntroducedJan 28, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Mar 22, 2021)
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- S. 937: COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
- H.R. 1652: VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021
- H.R. 1002: DEBAR Act of 2021
- H.R. 1899: Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021
- S. 921: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
- S. 1502: COPS Counseling Act
- S. 1511: Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021
- S. 854: Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
- H.R. 55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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