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Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood Act of 1984

Introduced: February 4, 1985 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 30, 1985
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 21, 1985
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Feb 4, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 4, 1985
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 1986 through 1988 appropriations.

What's happening now April 30, 1985

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Mar 19, 1985
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 19, 1985
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Mar 19, 1985
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Feb 4, 1985
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 4, 1985
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 927: Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood Act of 1984. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-927/
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"H.R. 927: Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood Act of 1984." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-927/.
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