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Freedom of Choice Act

Introduced: April 19, 2007 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 2 steps

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Became law

Apr 19, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 19, 2007

Introduced in Senate

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 April 19, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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