H.R. 2573 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
To express the Sense of Congress with respect to Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2573 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Apr 10, 2023, sponsored by Patrick Ryan with 92 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 10, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 92
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
This bill expresses the sense of Congress that (1) medication abortion is appropriately approved and regulated under federal law, and (2) federal law preempts any in-person dispensing requirements or telehealth restrictions with respect to medication abortion under state law.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick Ryan (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 92 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 10, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Apr 21, 2023)
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