H.R. 541 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2021
H.R. 541 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 28, 2021, sponsored by Vicky Hartzler with 146 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 146
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2021 This bill restricts federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. or any of its affiliates or clinics for one year. Specifically, it prohibits funding those entities unless they certify that the affiliates and clinics will not perform, and will not provide funds to entities that perform, abortions during that year.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Vicky Hartzler (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 146 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 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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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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