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To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to support the access of marginalized youth to sexual health services, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3559| House 
| Updated: 8/4/2017
Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (17)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Youth Access to Sexual Health Services Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to support the access of marginalized youth to sexual health services such as sexual health education and contraception. Marginalized youth are disadvantaged individuals under the age of 26. Grants may be awarded to state or local health or education agencies, public schools, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations. Grants may be used to: (1) provide sexual health information to marginalized youth, (2) promote effective communication regarding sexual health among marginalized youth, (3) promote and support opportunities for school-age parents, and (3) train individuals who work with marginalized youth to promote sexual health and the development of safe and supportive environments. Grants may not be used to provide access to health services that: (1) are medically unsound; (2) withhold sexual health-promoting or lifesaving information; (3) promote gender stereotypes; or (4) are insensitive or unresponsive to the needs of young people, including youth with varying gender identities and sexual orientations, sexually active youth, pregnant or parenting youth, and survivors of sexual abuse or assault. Unobligated funds for abstinence education are transferred and made available for these grants.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1650
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1650
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • August 4, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-3660: A bill to improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1650: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to support the access of marginalized youth to sexual health services, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-5942: To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
Assault and harassment offensesCancerChild healthCommunity life and organizationCrimes against womenCrime victimsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingFamily planning and birth controlHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSImmunology and vaccinationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSexually transmitted diseasesWomen's health

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to support the access of marginalized youth to sexual health services, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3559| House 
| Updated: 8/4/2017
Youth Access to Sexual Health Services Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to support the access of marginalized youth to sexual health services such as sexual health education and contraception. Marginalized youth are disadvantaged individuals under the age of 26. Grants may be awarded to state or local health or education agencies, public schools, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations. Grants may be used to: (1) provide sexual health information to marginalized youth, (2) promote effective communication regarding sexual health among marginalized youth, (3) promote and support opportunities for school-age parents, and (3) train individuals who work with marginalized youth to promote sexual health and the development of safe and supportive environments. Grants may not be used to provide access to health services that: (1) are medically unsound; (2) withhold sexual health-promoting or lifesaving information; (3) promote gender stereotypes; or (4) are insensitive or unresponsive to the needs of young people, including youth with varying gender identities and sexual orientations, sexually active youth, pregnant or parenting youth, and survivors of sexual abuse or assault. Unobligated funds for abstinence education are transferred and made available for these grants.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1650
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1650
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • August 4, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (17)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-3660: A bill to improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1650: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to support the access of marginalized youth to sexual health services, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-5942: To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCancerChild healthCommunity life and organizationCrimes against womenCrime victimsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingFamily planning and birth controlHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSImmunology and vaccinationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSexually transmitted diseasesWomen's health