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H.R. 4797 (93rd)

Right of Conscience in Abortion Procedures Act

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Introduced

27 February 1973

Last action

27 February 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 September 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Rights of Conscience in Abortion Procedures Act - Requires Medical institutions to provide a certificate indicating respect for an individual employee's right not to participate in abortions contrary to that individual's conscience as a requirement for hospital eligibility for Federal financial assistance.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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