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H.R. 656 (115th)

Women's Public Health and Safety Act

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Introduced

24 January 2017

Last action

24 January 2017 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2], Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2], Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4], Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

11 August 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Women's Public Health and Safety Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow a state to exclude from participation in the state's Medicaid program a provider that performs an abortion, unless: (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or (2) the woman suffers from a physical issue that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. (Under current law, a state plan for medical assistance must provide that any individual eligible for medical assistance may obtain required services from any provider qualified to perform them.)

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Timeline

  1. 24 January 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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