House Bill 714
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To promote accountability and transparency in future executive orders.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 2, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
714
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires the President to provide Congress with certain information at least 30 days before issuing an executive order related to abortion.
Before issuing an abortion-related executive order, the President shall provide Congress with (1) the executive order text, (2) a list of the federal laws affected, (3) information about how the President is working within the parameters of federal law and the Constitution, (4) information about how the executive order will be accomplished, and (5) a list of all the individuals and entities that the President engaged with before issuing the order.
February 2, 2021
02/03/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/02/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/02/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:57 PM