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Women’s Public Health and Safety Act
12/15/2023, 4:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 471
Bill 118 s 471, also known as the Women's Public Health and Safety Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address issues related to women's health and safety, with a focus on ensuring access to necessary healthcare services and protections for women across the country.
One key aspect of the Women's Public Health and Safety Act is its emphasis on providing comprehensive healthcare services for women, including reproductive health services, maternal care, and preventative screenings. The bill aims to ensure that women have access to these essential services regardless of their income level or geographic location.
In addition to healthcare services, the Women's Public Health and Safety Act also includes provisions aimed at protecting women from violence and discrimination. The bill seeks to strengthen laws and policies that address domestic violence, sexual assault, and workplace discrimination, with the goal of creating a safer and more equitable society for women. Overall, the Women's Public Health and Safety Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address a wide range of issues affecting women's health and safety. If passed, this bill has the potential to improve the lives of women across the country by ensuring access to necessary healthcare services and protections from violence and discrimination.
One key aspect of the Women's Public Health and Safety Act is its emphasis on providing comprehensive healthcare services for women, including reproductive health services, maternal care, and preventative screenings. The bill aims to ensure that women have access to these essential services regardless of their income level or geographic location.
In addition to healthcare services, the Women's Public Health and Safety Act also includes provisions aimed at protecting women from violence and discrimination. The bill seeks to strengthen laws and policies that address domestic violence, sexual assault, and workplace discrimination, with the goal of creating a safer and more equitable society for women. Overall, the Women's Public Health and Safety Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address a wide range of issues affecting women's health and safety. If passed, this bill has the potential to improve the lives of women across the country by ensuring access to necessary healthcare services and protections from violence and discrimination.
Congressional Summary of S 471
Women's Public Health and Safety Act
This bill allows a state to exclude from participation in the state's Medicaid program a provider that performs an abortion, unless (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or (2) the woman suffers from a physical issue that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. Under current law, a state plan for medical assistance must provide that any individual eligible for medical assistance may obtain required services from any provider qualified to perform them.
Current Status of Bill S 471
Bill S 471 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 16, 2023. Bill S 471 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 16, 2023. Bill S 471's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 16, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 471
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 471
Primary Policy Focus
HealthComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 471
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