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Freedom of Choice Act

Introduced: April 19, 2007 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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May 4, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Apr 19, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 19, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now May 4, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1173 Related bill Freedom of Choice Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 27
All 27 Democratic 27
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Green, Al
Texas · Jan 28, 2008
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jan 22, 2008
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jul 11, 2007
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jun 12, 2007
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jun 6, 2007
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · May 21, 2007
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · May 3, 2007
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Sherman, Brad
California · May 3, 2007
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · May 2, 2007
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · May 2, 2007
 D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Apr 30, 2007
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · Apr 23, 2007
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Apr 23, 2007
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2007
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2007
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Apr 23, 2007
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 20, 2007
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2007
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Apr 19, 2007
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Apr 19, 2007
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Apr 19, 2007
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Apr 19, 2007
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Apr 19, 2007
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Apr 19, 2007
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Apr 19, 2007
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Apr 19, 2007
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Thompson, Mike
California · Apr 19, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1964: Freedom of Choice Act. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-1964/
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"H.R. 1964: Freedom of Choice Act." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-1964/.
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H.R. 1964, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-1964/.
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