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H.R. 83 (102nd)

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for abortions except where the life of the mother would be endangered.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 January 1991

Last action

11 February 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11], Rep. Holloway, Clyde [R-LA-8], Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3], Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

Summary

Prohibits the use of Federal funds for abortions, except when continuing the pregnancy would endanger the mother's life.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 February 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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