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Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood Act of 1984

Introduced: April 26, 1984 See on congress.gov
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May 15, 1984
For Further Action See H.R.5600.
May 1, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Apr 26, 1984
Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Health and the Environment Prior to Referral on (Apr 27, 84).
Apr 26, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 26, 1984
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood Act of 1984 - Amends title XX (Adolescent Family Life Demonstration Projects) of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants and projects for: (1) prenatal and postpartum care; (2) well-child infant care; (3) comprehensive family planning services to prevent unintended repeat pregnancies; and (4) educational, vocational, and other counseling services.

Gives priority to under-18 year olds where the incidence of adolescent child bearing is high, where the proportion of low income and minority families is high, and where such services are most needed.

Stresses the role of voluntary family support.

States that services provided under this Act shall be voluntary.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) establish a program data reporting system; and (2) report annually to Congress.

Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations.

What's happening now May 15, 1984

For Further Action See H.R.5600.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5600 Related bill A bill to revise and extend the programs of assistance under titles X and XX of the Public Health Service Act.
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 23, 1984
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5534: Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood Act of 1984. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-5534/
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"H.R. 5534: Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood Act of 1984." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-5534/.
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