Bill · H.R. 215· House(119-HR-215)
Adoption Information Act
- Introduced
- 1/6/2025
- Last activity
- 1/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Wittman
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Adoption Information Act," proposes to amend title V of the Social Security Act. It would require family planning service projects and programs to provide specific information to individuals seeking medical or abortion services. Under this act, these programs must provide a pamphlet containing a comprehensive list of local adoption centers, including their addresses and telephone numbers. The bill also mandates that the person be given an opportunity to read this pamphlet. The Secretary is responsible for preparing and updating these pamphlets annually.
Yes
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The bill provides information on adoption services that may be accessible to those utilizing family planning programs.
Would women be better off under this?+1
The bill ensures that women seeking family planning or abortion services are provided with contact information for local adoption centers.
Does this make housing cost less?+1
The bill facilitates access to information regarding adoption centers which can assist families in forming via adoption.
The opposite
Does this make abortion easier to get?-2
The bill mandates the distribution of adoption information to individuals inquiring about abortion services, which may serve as a diversionary tactic during medical consultations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Adoption Information: The bill requires that a pamphlet containing a comprehensive list of adoption centers, their addresses, and telephone numbers be provided to persons inquiring about medical or abortion services (Section 2, subsection a, 1). This ensures that information regarding adoption services is readily available to those seeking family planning medical services.
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Opportunity for Review: The provision requires that the person is given an opportunity to read the pamphlet (Section 2, subsection a, 2). This ensures that the information is presented directly to the individual at the time of their inquiry.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Women+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Abortion Access-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 1/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Glenn GrothmanRepublican · Wisconsin
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Doug LaMalfaRepublican · California
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas