H.R. 188 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Women’s Public Health and Safety Act
H.R. 188 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 5, 2021, sponsored by Michael Cloud with 74 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 5, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 74
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Women's Public Health and Safety Act This bill allows a state to exclude from participation in the state's Medicaid program a provider that performs an abortion, unless (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or (2) the woman suffers from a physical issue that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Cloud (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 74 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 5, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 2, 2021)
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