Amendment originally sought to require counselors at federally funded family planning clinics to have a professional degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine, nursing, clinical psychology, an allied health profession, or social work. \ As amended by the Waxman amendment (A002), language was added clarifying that information may also be provided by persons who meet the criteria established by the Department of Health and Human Services or who are allowed to provide counseling under State law.

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Amendment Number
23
Description
Amendment originally sought to require counselors at federally funded family planning clinics to have a professional degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine, nursing, clinical psychology, an allied health profession, or social work. \ As amended by the Waxman amendment (A002), language was added clarifying that information may also be provided by persons who meet the criteria established by the Department of Health and Human Services or who are allowed to provide counseling under State law.
Purpose
An amendment to require family planning counselors at federally funded clinics to have a professional degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine, nursing, clinical psychology, an allied health profession, or social work.
Congress
103
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 25, 1993
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the DeLay amendment,as amended (A001) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 418 - 0 (Roll no. 103).
Latest Action Time
12:47:51
Submitted Date
Mar 24, 1993
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 23 — Informed