H.R. 217 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act
H.R. 217 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 8, 2015, sponsored by Diane Black with 167 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 167
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act Amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) from providing federal family planning assistance to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period of assistance, the entity will not perform, and will not provide funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Diane Black (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 166 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jan 9, 2015)
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