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To express the Sense of Congress with respect to Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.
12/23/2023, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2573
Bill 118 hr 2573, also known as the "Federal Preemption of State Restrictions on Dispensing Medication Abortion Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of state restrictions on medication abortion. The bill expresses the Sense of Congress that the federal government should preempt any state laws or regulations that restrict the dispensing of medication abortion.
Medication abortion, also known as the abortion pill, is a non-surgical method of terminating a pregnancy using medication. Some states have passed laws that place restrictions on the dispensing of medication abortion, such as requiring the prescribing physician to be physically present when the medication is taken or mandating unnecessary ultrasounds before the medication can be prescribed.
The bill argues that these state restrictions on medication abortion are unnecessary and burdensome, and that they infringe on a woman's right to access safe and legal abortion care. By preempting these state laws, the federal government would ensure that women have access to medication abortion without unnecessary barriers. In addition to addressing state restrictions on medication abortion, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to reproductive health care. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 2573 is to protect and expand access to medication abortion for women across the United States.
Medication abortion, also known as the abortion pill, is a non-surgical method of terminating a pregnancy using medication. Some states have passed laws that place restrictions on the dispensing of medication abortion, such as requiring the prescribing physician to be physically present when the medication is taken or mandating unnecessary ultrasounds before the medication can be prescribed.
The bill argues that these state restrictions on medication abortion are unnecessary and burdensome, and that they infringe on a woman's right to access safe and legal abortion care. By preempting these state laws, the federal government would ensure that women have access to medication abortion without unnecessary barriers. In addition to addressing state restrictions on medication abortion, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to reproductive health care. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 2573 is to protect and expand access to medication abortion for women across the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 2573
This bill expresses the sense of Congress that (1) medication abortion is appropriately approved and regulated under federal law, and (2) federal law preempts any in-person dispensing requirements or telehealth restrictions with respect to medication abortion under state law.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2573
Bill HR 2573 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2023. Bill HR 2573 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 10, 2023. Bill HR 2573's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2573
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
170Democrat Cosponsors
170Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2573
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2573
To express the Sense of Congress with respect to Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.
To express the Sense of Congress with respect to Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.
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