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IL HR0204

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/19/2019

Primary Sponsor

Terra Costa Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Health and Human Services to overturn 84 FR 7714, a federal regulation that would make clinics performing abortion services ineligible for Title X funding.

  • Opposes the "Title X gag order" that prevents healthcare providers from discussing abortion referrals with patients, arguing it limits the doctor-patient relationship.

  • States that Title X funding supports family planning services including STI prevention, cervical cancer screening, and sliding-scale services that primarily serve low-income communities and women of color.

  • Argues that defunding clinics that provide abortion services will disproportionately harm impoverished communities and undermine progress in reducing teen pregnancy rates.

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to President Donald Trump, the Department of Health and Human Services, and all members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation.

Legislative Description

OPPOSE NEW TITLE X RESTRICTION

Last Action

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

7/2/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules7/2/2019
Informed Consent5/10/2019
Human Services3/26/2019
Rules3/20/2019

Full Bill Text

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