United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

HR 215 — Adoption Information Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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In plain language

HR 215 aims to address energy and commerce policies.

This bill introduces new measures related to energy and commerce. It has been referred for further discussion in the House.

Summary

Adoption Information ActThis bill requires federally funded family planning programs to provide each person who inquires about medical or abortion services with specified information about adoption centers in their region. The Department of Health and Human Services must provide the programs with pamphlets containing the required information.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a requirement for family planning service projects to provide pamphlets with adoption center information.

  • 42 U.S.C. 701

    "SEC. 514. LIMITATION.\n\n"(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a grant may be made or contract entered into under section 501 for a family planning service project or program only upon assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the project or program will--\n"(1) provide to each person to whom the medical professional provides family planning medical services, at the time the person inquires about medical or abortion services, a pamphlet that contains--\n"(A) a comprehensive list of the adoption centers located in the region (as determined by the Secretary) where the adoption services are provided; and\n"(B) the address and telephone number of each such center; and\n"(2) provide each such person an opportunity to read the pamphlet.\n"(b) Pamphlets.--The Secretary shall prepare, annually update, and distribute to each project or program referred to in subsection (a) pamphlets described in such subsection.\n"(c) No Additional Funds.--No funds may be used to carry out this section, except funds that are appropriated to carry out this title.".

    This addition mandates that family planning services must provide information about adoption centers, enhancing the resources available to individuals seeking family planning options.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 542 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (542)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 215 do?
Adoption Information ActThis bill requires federally funded family planning programs to provide each person who inquires about medical or abortion services with specified information about adoption centers in their region. The Department of Health and Human Services must provide the programs with pamphlets containing the required information.
Who sponsors HR 215?
HR 215 is sponsored by Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), LaMalfa, Doug (Republican), Higgins, Clay (Republican), and Mann, Tracey (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 215?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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