HJRES-39 : Still Just a Bill

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule regarding subrecipients of family planning grants. (Under the rule, grant recipients may prohibit an entity from receiving a subaward only for reasons related to the entity's ability to provide family planning services.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-02-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2017-01-30IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2017-01-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6]
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Family planning and birth control
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Sex and reproductive health

Related Bills

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