H.J.Res. 76 · 117th Congress · House

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services".

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
Mar 16, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on October 7, 2021, that reverts requirements for federally funded providers of family planning services to those in effect before May 3, 2019, and makes other changes to family planning programs. Specific changes in the rule include (1) removing restrictions on pregnancy options counseling and referrals for abortion services, (2) eliminating requirements for physical and financial separation between abortion-related activities and specified family planning activities, and (3) providing a particular focus on health equity.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 17, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. MAR 16, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAR 16, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAR 16, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 17, 2022

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Mar 16, 2022

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