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Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 13
Bill 118 s 13, also known as the Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that federal funding for women's health care services is protected and maintained.
The bill specifically aims to prevent any cuts or reductions in funding for programs that provide essential health care services to women, such as reproductive health services, cancer screenings, and preventative care. It also seeks to ensure that funding for these programs is allocated in a fair and equitable manner, without any discrimination or bias.
Supporters of the bill argue that women's health care services are crucial for the overall well-being of women and their families, and that any cuts to funding for these programs would have a detrimental impact on the health and safety of women across the country. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, may argue that the government should not be involved in funding health care services, and that funding for women's health care should be left to the private sector. Overall, the Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act is an important piece of legislation that aims to ensure that women have access to the health care services they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on women's health care in the United States.
The bill specifically aims to prevent any cuts or reductions in funding for programs that provide essential health care services to women, such as reproductive health services, cancer screenings, and preventative care. It also seeks to ensure that funding for these programs is allocated in a fair and equitable manner, without any discrimination or bias.
Supporters of the bill argue that women's health care services are crucial for the overall well-being of women and their families, and that any cuts to funding for these programs would have a detrimental impact on the health and safety of women across the country. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, may argue that the government should not be involved in funding health care services, and that funding for women's health care should be left to the private sector. Overall, the Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act is an important piece of legislation that aims to ensure that women have access to the health care services they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on women's health care in the United States.
Congressional Summary of S 13
Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act
This bill prohibits federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, or clinics.
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Current Status of Bill S 13
Bill S 13 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2023. Bill S 13 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2023. Bill S 13's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 23, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 13
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
52Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
52Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 13
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Abortion
- Family planning and birth control
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health programs administration and funding
- Sex and reproductive health
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- Tax-exempt organizations
- Women's health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 13
Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act
Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act
A bill to prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 13
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