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Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022
3/8/2023, 8:11 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8296
The Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 hr 8296, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect and expand access to reproductive healthcare services for women across the country.
The bill aims to codify the protections outlined in the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States. It would prohibit states from imposing restrictions on abortion that are not medically necessary or that place an undue burden on women seeking to terminate a pregnancy.
Additionally, the Women's Health Protection Act would prevent states from enacting laws that target abortion providers or clinics with unnecessary regulations that make it difficult for them to operate. It would also prohibit states from banning certain types of abortion procedures or imposing waiting periods or mandatory counseling requirements. Overall, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 seeks to ensure that women have access to safe and legal reproductive healthcare services without facing unnecessary barriers or restrictions. It is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to have a major impact on women's health and rights in the United States.
The bill aims to codify the protections outlined in the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States. It would prohibit states from imposing restrictions on abortion that are not medically necessary or that place an undue burden on women seeking to terminate a pregnancy.
Additionally, the Women's Health Protection Act would prevent states from enacting laws that target abortion providers or clinics with unnecessary regulations that make it difficult for them to operate. It would also prohibit states from banning certain types of abortion procedures or imposing waiting periods or mandatory counseling requirements. Overall, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 seeks to ensure that women have access to safe and legal reproductive healthcare services without facing unnecessary barriers or restrictions. It is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to have a major impact on women's health and rights in the United States.
Current Status of Bill HR 8296
Bill HR 8296 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 7, 2022. Bill HR 8296 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 7, 2022. Bill HR 8296's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of July 18, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8296
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 8296
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8296
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022
To protect a person’s ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide abortion services.
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022
To protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8296
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