H.R.1964 - Freedom of Choice Act

To protect, consistent with Roe v. Wade, a woman's freedom to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Freedom of Choice Act as introduced.
  • Official: To protect, consistent with Roe v. Wade, a woman's freedom to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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04/18/07
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Jerrold Nadler

D-NY

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Official Summary

4/19/2007--Introduced.Freedom of Choice Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States that every woman has the fundamental right to choose to: (1) bear a child; (2) terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability; or (3) terminate a pregnancy after fetal viability when necessary

Official Summary

4/19/2007--Introduced.
Freedom of Choice Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States that every woman has the fundamental right to choose to:
(1) bear a child;
(2) terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability; or
(3) terminate a pregnancy after fetal viability when necessary to protect her life or her health. Prohibits a federal, state, or local governmental entity from:
(1) denying or interfering with a woman's right to exercise such choices; or
(2) discriminating against the exercise of those rights in the regulation or provision of benefits, facilities, services, or information. Provides that such prohibition shall apply retroactively. Authorizes an individual aggrieved by a violation of this Act to obtain appropriate relief, including relief against a governmental entity, in a civil action.


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11/10/08
Abortion “Without Government Interference”

There is no attempt, however, to hide the true intent of FOCA, HR 1964 in the House and S. 1173 in the Senate, in any ambiguous terminology. ...

Source: John Birch Society, WI
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11/05/08
On Rights of Conscience - Our Call to Action

FOCA was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 19, 2007 (HR 1964). The Senate bill (S 1173) was introduced the same day on the Senate floor. ...

Source: ireport
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11/04/08
Residents urged to write politicians over FOCA

The Freedom of Choice Act (or FOCA; S.1173 in the Senate and HR 1964 in the House) would allegedly " … protect, consistent with Roe v. ...

Source: Holmdel Independent, NJ
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01/21/09
Freedom of Choice Act

I got an email today about the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA), and I think it is so important that we educate ourselves on this matter. What is the Freedom of Choice Act? Freedom of Choice Act - Link To protect, consistent with Roe v. ...

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01/17/09
almost alive: Freedom of Choice Act

Here's a link to keep track of the Senate version: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s1173/show and here's a link to the House version: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1964/show. posted by Thaddeus at 2:46 PM ...

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01/06/09
A Good Choice . . .: Day 7 of the John Freshwater Inquisition

... US - Pro Abortion Perservation - Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) - * Restores Heinous Partial-Birth Abortion Procedure* - H.R. 1964 & S. 1173 OPPOSE; US - Pro Life Protection - Life At Conception Act - H.R. 618 SUPPORT ...

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