H.R. 486 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
RU-486 Patient Health and Safety Protection Act
H.R. 486 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 29, 2003, sponsored by David Vitter with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 29, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
RU-486 Patient Health and Safety Protection Act - Restricts the prescribing of the drug mifepristone (commonly referred to as RU-486, to be marketed as Mifeprex) to physicians who meet specified requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Vitter (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 41 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 29, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 14, 2003)
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- S. 313: Animal Drug User Fee Act of 2003
- S. 286: Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003
- S. 650: Pediatric Research Equity Act of 2003
- H.R. 1367: National Veterinary Medical Service Act
- H.R. 3038: Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act of 2003
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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