H.R. 2928 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act
H.R. 2928 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 15, 2005, sponsored by Steven R. Rothman with 117 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 15, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 117
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act - Prohibits any federal funds from being provided to a hospital unless the hospital meets certain conditions related to a woman who is a victim of sexual assault, including that the hospital: (1) provides the woman with accurate and unbiased information about emergency contraception; (2) offers emergency contraception to the woman; (3) provides the woman such contraception at t…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steven R. Rothman (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 106 Democrats, 10 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 15, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jul 1, 2005)
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