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117th Congress · Senate

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services".

Subjects: Abortion · Administrative law and regulatory procedures · Congressional oversight · Department of Health and Human Services · Family planning and birth control · Health care coverage and access · Health

In plain language

  • Senate joint resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Nullifies the rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on October 7, 2021.
  • Senate procedural vote rejected on Apr 27, 2022 (procedural).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on October 7, 2021, that reverts requirements for federally funded providers of family planning services to those in effect before May 3, 2019, and makes other changes to family planning programs. Specific changes in the rule include (1) removing restrictions on pregnancy options counseling and referrals for abortion services, (2) eliminating requirements for physical and financial separation between abortion-related activities and specified family planning activities, and (3) providing a particular focus on health equity.

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