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Ultrasound Informed Consent Act

USA116th CongressHR-634| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2019
Jeff Duncan

Jeff Duncan

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (18)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ultrasound Informed Consent Act This bill requires abortion providers to conduct an ultrasound before performing an abortion. Specifically, before a woman gives informed consent to any part of an abortion, the abortion provider must (1) perform an obstetric ultrasound on the pregnant woman; (2) provide a simultaneous explanation of what the ultrasound is depicting; (3) display the ultrasound images so the woman may view them; and (4) provide a complete medical description of the images, including the dimensions of the embryo or fetus, cardiac activity if present and visible, and the presence of external members and internal organs if present and viewable. Providers are subject to civil actions and penalties for violations. The bill's ultrasound requirements do not apply in cases where a physical disorder, illness, or injury caused by the pregnancy endangers a woman's life. A woman is also not required to view the ultrasound images; nor may she or the provider be penalized if she declines to do so.
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Timeline
Jan 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

AbortionCivil actions and liabilityHealth information and medical recordsMedical ethicsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSex and reproductive healthWomen's health

Ultrasound Informed Consent Act

USA116th CongressHR-634| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2019
Ultrasound Informed Consent Act This bill requires abortion providers to conduct an ultrasound before performing an abortion. Specifically, before a woman gives informed consent to any part of an abortion, the abortion provider must (1) perform an obstetric ultrasound on the pregnant woman; (2) provide a simultaneous explanation of what the ultrasound is depicting; (3) display the ultrasound images so the woman may view them; and (4) provide a complete medical description of the images, including the dimensions of the embryo or fetus, cardiac activity if present and visible, and the presence of external members and internal organs if present and viewable. Providers are subject to civil actions and penalties for violations. The bill's ultrasound requirements do not apply in cases where a physical disorder, illness, or injury caused by the pregnancy endangers a woman's life. A woman is also not required to view the ultrasound images; nor may she or the provider be penalized if she declines to do so.
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Timeline
Jan 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jeff Duncan

Jeff Duncan

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (18)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityHealth information and medical recordsMedical ethicsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSex and reproductive healthWomen's health