House Bill 188
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Women’s Public Health and Safety Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 5, 2021
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Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
188
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Michael Cloud
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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. Under current law, a state plan for medical assistance must provide that any individual eligible for medical assistance may obtain required services from any provider qualified to perform them.
January 5, 2021
02/02/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/05/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/05/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:40 PM