Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 670) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure that pregnant women receiving assistance under title X of the Public Health Service Act are provided with information and counseling regarding their pregnancies, and for other purposes.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 138, H. Res. 81 is laid on the table.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 16, 1993

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 670 (health services for pregnant women).

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Who introduced it

Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] · D–NY

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Rules Committee

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Mar 24, 1993
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 138, H. Res. 81 is laid on the table.
Feb 16, 1993
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
Feb 16, 1993
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 670 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Feb 16, 1993
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-15, by Ms. Slaughter.
Feb 16, 1993
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-15, by Ms. Slaughter.
Feb 16, 1993
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Res.81 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.81, 103rd Congress: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 670) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure that pregnant women receiving assistance under title X of the Public Health Service Act are provided with information and counseling regarding their pregnancies, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/81

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres81/BILLS-103hres81rh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.81 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.81, 103rd Congress: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 670) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure that pregnant women receiving assistance under title X of the Public Health Service Act are provided with information and counseling regarding their pregnancies, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/81

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1993-02-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres81/BILLS-103hres81rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T17:21:02Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.81 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.81, 103rd Congress: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 670) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure that pregnant women receiving assistance under title X of the Public Health Service Act are provided with information and counseling regarding their pregnancies, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/81

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1993-02-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres81/BILLS-103hres81rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T17:21:02Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.81 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.81, 103rd Congress: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 670) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure that pregnant women receiving assistance under title X of the Public Health Service Act are provided with information and counseling regarding their pregnancies, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/81

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1993-02-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres81/BILLS-103hres81rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T17:21:02Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.81 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.