HCONRES-79 : Still Just a Bill

Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 719 (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016) to add division titles and restrict funding for Planned Parenthood.

Prohibits, for a one-year period, federal funds from being provided to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., or any of its affiliates or clinics, for any purpose unless the entities certify that they will not perform abortions or provide funds to any entity that performs an abortion during the period. Includes exceptions for rape, incest, or a physical condition that endangers a woman's life unless an abortion is performed.

Requires the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture to 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 required certification.

Provides additional funding for community health centers for the one-year period and prohibits the funds from being used for abortions other than the exceptions described above.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-10-02CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2015-09-30IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2015-09-30FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2015-09-30VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 185, 1 Present (Roll no. 527). (text: CR H6738)House floor actions
2015-09-30FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6741)House floor actions
2015-09-30FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 448, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 79.House floor actions
2015-09-30FloorRule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 79 and H.R. 719. Rule provides for 20 minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 79. Section 2 provides for one hour of debate on a motion for the House to agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 719.House floor actions
2015-09-30FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 448. (consideration: CR H6738-6742)House floor actions
2015-09-30FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 448 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 79 and H.R. 719. Rule provides for 20 minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 79. Section 2 provides for one hour of debate on a motion for the House to agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 719.House floor actions
2015-09-29IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2015-09-29IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2015-09-29IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Martha Roby [R] (AL-2)
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Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Abortion
  • Family planning and birth control
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Sex and reproductive health
  • Women's health

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