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Introduced
07/22/2015
07/22/2015
In Committee
07/22/2015
07/22/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 This bill prohibits, for a one-year period, the availability of federal funds for any purpose to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., or any of its affiliates or clinics, unless they certify that the affiliates and clinics will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion during such period. The restriction will not apply in cases of rape or incest or where a physical condition endangers a woman's life unless an abortion is performed. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture must seek repayment of federal assistance received by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., or any affiliate or clinic, if it violates the terms of the certification required by this Act.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015, proposes a one-year ban on federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., and its affiliates or clinics, unless they certify they will not perform abortions or fund any other entity that does during that year. This restriction has exceptions for abortions necessary due to rape, incest, or when a woman's life is endangered by a physical condition, as certified by a physician. If Planned Parenthood or its affiliates violate this certification, the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Agriculture are required to seek repayment of any federal assistance they received.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/22/2015)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1836/all-info | 07/24/2015 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s1836is/pdf/BILLS-114s1836is.pdf | 07/28/2015 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s1836is/pdf/BILLS-114s1836is.pdf.pdf | 07/28/2015 |
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