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.
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in committee
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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
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 60 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
State
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Tony Gonzales
RRepublican
Co
Adrian Smith
RRepublican
Co
Alexander X. Mooney
RRepublican
Co
Andy Barr
RRepublican
Co
Ann Wagner
RRepublican
Co
Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
Co
August Pfluger
RRepublican
Co
Ben Cline
RRepublican
Co
Bill Huizenga
RRepublican
Co
Billy Long
RRepublican
Co
Brad R. Wenstrup
RRepublican
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