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S. 21:
Prevention First Act
111th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the Senate ("S."). A bill must be passed by both the Senate and House and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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Primary Source

See S. 21 on THOMAS for the official source of information on this bill or resolution.

A bill to reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJan 6, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Not Yet Occurred: Reported by Committee...
Not Yet Occurred: Senate Vote...
Not Yet Occurred: House Vote...
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President...
This bill is in the first step in the legislative process. Introduced bills and resolutions first go to committees that deliberate, investigate, and revise them before they go to general debate. The majority of bills and resolutions never make it out of committee. [Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 8:38AM]
Last Action:
Jan 6, 2009: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Other Titles:
-- At-Risk Communities Teen Pregnancy Prevention Act of 2009
-- Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act of 2009
-- Emergency Contraception Education Act of 2009
-- Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act of 2007
-- Prevention Through Affordable Access Act
-- Responsible Education About Life Act of 2009
-- Title X Family Planning Services Act of 2009
-- Truth in Contraception Act of 2009
-- Unintended Pregnancy Reduction Act of 2009
Related:
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Sources of Influence

MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:

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Planned Parenthood
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
American Civil Liberties Union
National Organization for Women
NARAL Pro-Choice America
Sierra Club
American Medical Student Association
National Abortion Federation
Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association
American Public Health Association
Child Welfare League of America
American Association of University Women
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The National Coalition Against Censorship
International Women's Health Coalition
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Washington Office
Secular Coalition for America
National Council of Jewish Women
Family Research Council
Christian Medical and Dental Association
Concerned Women for America

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