Reply #11: HR 1964 (in the 110th - look for a new number in the 111th Congress) [View All]

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http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.01964:

CRS summary:

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.

109 consponsors in the House:

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:HR01964:@@@P

Senate bill (S.1173) has 19 cosponsors:

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:SN01173:@@@P

Yeah, it will probably never pass but it is exactly the declaration of rights that is needed.