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Women's Health Protection Act of 2021
3/8/2023, 8:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3755
Bill 117 HR 3755, also known as the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the reproductive rights of women by ensuring access to safe and legal abortion services.
The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 seeks to establish federal protections for reproductive health care providers and their patients. It aims to prevent states from imposing restrictions on abortion that are not medically necessary and that serve to limit access to this essential healthcare service.
The bill specifically prohibits states from enacting laws that impose burdensome requirements on abortion providers, such as mandatory waiting periods, unnecessary ultrasounds, and restrictions on medication abortion. It also prohibits states from enacting laws that ban abortion before fetal viability, which is typically around 24 weeks of pregnancy. Additionally, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 includes provisions that protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients seeking abortion services. It also prohibits states from enacting laws that target abortion providers with unnecessary regulations or restrictions. Overall, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 is aimed at ensuring that women have access to safe and legal abortion services without facing unnecessary barriers or restrictions. It seeks to uphold the constitutional right to reproductive freedom and protect the health and well-being of women across the United States.
The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 seeks to establish federal protections for reproductive health care providers and their patients. It aims to prevent states from imposing restrictions on abortion that are not medically necessary and that serve to limit access to this essential healthcare service.
The bill specifically prohibits states from enacting laws that impose burdensome requirements on abortion providers, such as mandatory waiting periods, unnecessary ultrasounds, and restrictions on medication abortion. It also prohibits states from enacting laws that ban abortion before fetal viability, which is typically around 24 weeks of pregnancy. Additionally, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 includes provisions that protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients seeking abortion services. It also prohibits states from enacting laws that target abortion providers with unnecessary regulations or restrictions. Overall, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 is aimed at ensuring that women have access to safe and legal abortion services without facing unnecessary barriers or restrictions. It seeks to uphold the constitutional right to reproductive freedom and protect the health and well-being of women across the United States.
Current Status of Bill HR 3755
Bill HR 3755 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2021. Bill HR 3755 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2021. Bill HR 3755's most recent activity was Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 48. Record Vote Number: 65. (CR S826) as of February 28, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3755
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3755
Primary Policy Focus
HealthComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3755
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