S. 2593 · 109th Congress
Freedom of Choice Act
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Lautenberg
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Mikulski
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Menendez6 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
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.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Apr 6, 2006
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 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Freedom of Choice Act
Latest action (Apr 6, 2006): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3242-3243)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 6, 2006
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.