House Bill 4418
115th Congress(2017-2018)
EQUIP Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 16, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4418
Congress
115
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
Enhancing Questions to Understand Intentions for Pregnancy Act of 2017 or the EQUIP Act of 2017
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide eligible health organizations with demonstration program grants to implement routine screenings about women's pregnancy intentions in order to provide better contraceptive and prepregnancy care.
November 16, 2017
11/17/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
11/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
11/16/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:00 PM