H.R. 3495 — Introduced in House

I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3495 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2015 Mr. Duffy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for greater State flexibility with respect to excluding providers who are involved in abortions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act. 2. Increasing State flexibility in excluding providers who are involved in abortions Section 1902(a)(23) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(23)) is amended— (1) by striking or by a provider or supplier and inserting , by a provider or supplier; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end , or by any individual or entity based on the individual’s or entity’s involvement in abortions.