legislation: 110-hr-1964
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| 110-hr-1964 | 110 | hr | 1964 | Freedom of Choice Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2007-04-19 | 2007-05-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8] | NY | D | N000002 | 110 | Freedom of Choice Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States that every woman has the fundamental right to choose to: (1) bear a child; (2) terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability; or (3) terminate a pregnancy after fetal viability when necessary to protect her life or her health. Prohibits a federal, state, or local governmental entity from: (1) denying or interfering with a woman's right to exercise such choices; or (2) discriminating against the exercise of those rights in the regulation or provision of benefits, facilities, services, or information. Provides that such prohibition shall apply retroactively. Authorizes an individual aggrieved by a violation of this Act to obtain appropriate relief, including relief against a governmental entity, in a civil action. | 2023-01-11T19:43:30Z |