US HB636 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 35-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-01-22 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-01-22 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Positive Alternatives Act - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow the use of TANF funds for alternative-to-abortion services, including: (1) information or counseling that promotes childbirth instead of abortion; and (2) other services designed to assist a woman to carry her unborn child to term.
Title
Positive Alternatives Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Michele Bachmann [R-MN] | Rep. Roscoe Bartlett [R-MD] | Sen. Marsha Blackburn [R-TN] | Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] |
| Rep. Henry Brown [R-SC] | Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN] | Rep. Ken Calvert [R-CA] | Sen. Bill Cassidy [R-LA] |
| Rep. John Fleming [R-LA] | Rep. Randy Forbes [R-VA] | Rep. Virginia Foxx [R-NC] | Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ] |
| Rep. Scott Garrett [R-NJ] | Rep. Gregg Harper [R-MS] | Rep. Wally Herger [R-CA] | Rep. Jim Jordan [R-OH] |
| Rep. John Kline [R-MN] | Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO] | Rep. Robert Latta [R-OH] | Rep. Donald Manzullo [R-IL] |
| Rep. Thaddeus McCotter [R-MI] | Rep. Patrick McHenry [R-NC] | Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] | Rep. Tim Murphy [R-PA] |
| Rep. Randy Neugebauer [R-TX] | Rep. Ron Paul [R-TX] | Rep. Mike Pence [R-IN] | Rep. Joseph Pitts [R-PA] |
| Rep. George Radanovich [R-CA] | Rep. David Roe [R-TN] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Mark Souder [R-IN] |
| Rep. Lee Terry [R-NE] | Rep. Todd Tiahrt [R-KS] | Rep. Fred Upton [R-MI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
Subjects
Abortion
Adoption and foster care
Child health
Family planning and birth control
Poverty and welfare assistance
Sex and reproductive health
Social welfare
Women's health
Adoption and foster care
Child health
Family planning and birth control
Poverty and welfare assistance
Sex and reproductive health
Social welfare
Women's health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/636/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr636/BILLS-111hr636ih.pdf |
