Proposal:Women’s Public Health and Safety Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 888
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

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.)

Bill Title

Women’s Public Health and Safety Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-01-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2019-01-30: Introduced in House
• 2019-01-30: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.