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Weekly Legislative Update: February 27, 2023

Congressional Schedule: February 27-March 3, 2023

Floor Action:

The House and Senate are in session this week.
 
Hearings:
 
Civil Rights—On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing to examine the Equal Rights Amendment, focusing on how Congress can recognize ratification and enshrine equality in our Constitution.


Bills Introduced: February 20-24, 2023

Abortion
H.R. 1143—Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX)/Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce (2/21/23)—A bill to prohibit the declaration of a federal emergency relating to abortion.

Health

H.R. 1117—Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL)/Energy and Commerce (2/21/23)—A bill implement certain recommendations to promote the inclusion of pregnant and lactating women in clinical research, and for other purposes.

Reproductive Health

H.R. 1126—Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN)/Energy and Commerce (2/21/23)—A bill to make improvement in prenatal and maternal care, and for other purposes.