Freedom of Choice Act

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

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3242-3243)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 April 2006

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3242)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 April 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 6 April 2006 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 April 2006

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 April 2006

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 April 2006

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Sponsors

• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Maria Cantwell · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] · I · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · D · Cosponsor
• Charles Schumer · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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