legislation: 97-s-2372
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| 97-s-2372 | 97 | s | 2372 | A bill to affirm the intrinsic value of all human life, to recognize the humanity of unborn children, and to insure that the federal government not participate in or support abortions. | Health | 1982-04-15 | 1982-05-11 | Read the second time and placed on the Calendar. Calendar No. 546. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 8 | Prohibits Federal involvement in the performance of abortions, except when the life of the mother would be endangered if the child were carried to term. Includes the following activities within the scope of this prohibition: (1) performance of an abortion by a Federal agency; (2) use of appropriated funds to perform or reimburse or refer for abortions; (3) use of funds for research or training with respect to abortion; or (4) contracting for insurance which pays or reimburses for abortion. Prohibits any institution receiving Federal funding from discriminating against any employee or student because of such person's opposition to abortion. Authorizes the bringing of individual or class actions in Federal court to enforce this Act. Provides for expedited Supreme Court review with regard to this Act. | 2023-05-11T13:17:10Z |