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H.R. 25 (102nd)

Freedom of Choice Act of 1991

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Introduced

3 January 1991

Last action

30 June 1992 · Reported

Status

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Kopetski, Mike [D-OR-5], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1]

Subjects

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Summary

Freedom of Choice Act of 1991 - Provides that a State may not restrict the right of a woman to choose to terminate a pregnancy: (1) before fetal viability; or (2) at any time, if such termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the woman. Allows a State to impose requirements medically necessary to protect the life or health of such women.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 April 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 March 1992

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 June 1992

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 June 1992

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  8. 30 June 1992

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 30 June 1992

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

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