HJRES 76 United States House · 117th Congress

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services".

Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on October 7, 2021, that reverts requirements for federally funded providers of family planning services to those in effect before May 3, 2019, and makes other changes to family planning programs. Specific changes in the rule include (1) removing restrictions on pregnancy options counseling and referrals for abortion services, (2) eliminating requirements for physical and financial separation between abortion-related activities and specified family planning activities, and (3) providing a particular focus on health equity.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2022
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Introduced Mar 16, 2022 Last action Mar 17, 2022
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Mar 17, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Mar 16, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Mar 16, 2022
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 60 co-sponsors

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State
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Photo of Tony Gonzales
Tony Gonzales
RRepublican
TX
23
Co
Photo of Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith
RRepublican
NE
3
Co
Photo of Alexander X. Mooney
Alexander X. Mooney
RRepublican
WV
2
Co
Photo of Andy Barr
Andy Barr
RRepublican
KY
6
Co
Photo of Ann Wagner
Ann Wagner
RRepublican
MO
2
Co
Photo of Ashley Hinson
Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
IA
2
Co
Photo of August Pfluger
August Pfluger
RRepublican
TX
11
Co
Photo of Ben Cline
Ben Cline
RRepublican
VA
6
Co
Photo of Bill Huizenga
Bill Huizenga
RRepublican
MI
4
Co
Photo of Billy Long
Billy Long
RRepublican
MO
7
Co
Photo of Brad R. Wenstrup
Brad R. Wenstrup
RRepublican
OH
2