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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for greater State flexibility with respect to excluding providers who are involved in abortions.

USA115th CongressHR-656| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2017
Sean P. Duffy

Sean P. Duffy

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (25)
Chris Stewart (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Martha Roby (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Steve Russell (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Blake Farenthold (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Women's Public Health and Safety Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow 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.)
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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AbortionHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMedicaid

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for greater State flexibility with respect to excluding providers who are involved in abortions.

USA115th CongressHR-656| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2017
Women's Public Health and Safety Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow 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.)
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sean P. Duffy

Sean P. Duffy

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (25)
Chris Stewart (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Martha Roby (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Steve Russell (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Blake Farenthold (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMedicaid