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H.R. 5151 (109th)

Freedom of Choice Act

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Introduced

6 April 2006

Last action

6 April 2006 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]

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Summary

Freedom of Choice Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States that every woman has the fundamental right to choose to: (1) bear a child; (2) terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability; or (3) terminate a pregnancy after fetal viability when necessary to protect her life or her health. Prohibits a governmental entity from: (1) denying or interfering with a woman's right to exercise such choices; or (2) discriminating against the exercise of those rights in the regulation or provision of benefits, facilities, services, or information. Provides that such prohibition shall apply retroactively. Authorizes an individual aggrieved by a violation of this Act to obtain appropriate relief, including relief against a governmental entity, in a civil action.

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Timeline

  1. 6 April 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. 6 April 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  3. 6 April 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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