An amendment changing the provisions in the bill so that funds in the bill may be used for abortions only in cases where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. It strikes language that stated that "Federal" funds may be used in such cases as well as those involving rape and incest if reported promptly and in cases if ectopic pregnancies.

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Amendment Number
391
Description
An amendment changing the provisions in the bill so that funds in the bill may be used for abortions only in cases where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. It strikes language that stated that "Federal" funds may be used in such cases as well as those involving rape and incest if reported promptly and in cases if ectopic pregnancies.
Congress
99
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 30, 1985
Latest Action Text
Point of Order Sustained Against Amendment in Committee of the Whole.
Submitted Date
Jul 30, 1985
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 391 — Informed