A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the States have the authority to require counseling before an abortion is performed and to require the signatures of two or more physicians on statements of approval before an abortion may be legally performed.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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5 November 1981

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Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that the States have the power to prohibit abortion unless: (1) the person involved receives medical counseling; and (2) two physicians have certified that the abortion is medically necessary to preserve such person's health.

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summary · EN · 5 November 1981
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-joint-resolution/356
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/97/hjres/356