S.J.Res. 41 · 117th Congress · Senate

A joint resolution 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· Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 140.
Introduced
Mar 16, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

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

6
  1. APR 27, 2022Committee

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

  2. APR 27, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

  3. APR 27, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 355.

  4. APR 27, 2022Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 140.

    49Yea
    49Nay
    0NV
  5. MAR 16, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  6. MAR 16, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Committees

2

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

sshr00

Referred: Apr 27, 2022

Active

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

sshr00

Referred: Mar 16, 2022

Active