Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
Bill 118 hr 7427, also known as the Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to protect the rights of pregnancy centers to operate without interference from the government.

The bill aims to ensure that pregnancy centers, which provide support and resources to pregnant women, are able to continue their work without facing discrimination or restrictions. It prohibits any government entity from taking adverse action against a pregnancy center based on the center's pro-life beliefs or practices.

Additionally, the Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024 requires that any government funding provided to pregnancy centers must be used for the specific purpose of supporting pregnant women and their families. This ensures that the funds are not misused or diverted for other purposes. Overall, this bill seeks to uphold the rights of pregnancy centers to operate freely and provide much-needed support to pregnant women. It aims to protect these centers from government interference and ensure that they can continue their important work in helping women make informed decisions about their pregnancies.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7427

Introduced on
2024-02-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/20/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
Bill 118 hr 7427, also known as the Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to protect the rights of pregnancy centers to operate without interference from the government.

The bill aims to ensure that pregnancy centers, which provide support and resources to pregnant women, are able to continue their work without facing discrimination or restrictions. It prohibits any government entity from taking adverse action against a pregnancy center based on the center's pro-life beliefs or practices.

Additionally, the Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024 requires that any government funding provided to pregnancy centers must be used for the specific purpose of supporting pregnant women and their families. This ensures that the funds are not misused or diverted for other purposes. Overall, this bill seeks to uphold the rights of pregnancy centers to operate freely and provide much-needed support to pregnant women. It aims to protect these centers from government interference and ensure that they can continue their important work in helping women make informed decisions about their pregnancies.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the longstanding authority of States to use funds made available under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to fund life-affirming services to empower pregnant women to choose life for their babies instead of abortion, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Social Welfare

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Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.