We have received text from H.R. 215: Adoption Information Act. This bill was received on 2025-01-06, and currently has 4 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, titled the Adoption Information Act, aims to amend Title V of the Social Security Act to ensure that family planning services provide information about adoption centers. Here are the key provisions of the bill:
Information Requirement
The bill mandates that family planning service projects or programs must:
Provide a pamphlet to individuals seeking family planning medical services at the time they ask about medical or abortion services.
This pamphlet must include:
A comprehensive list of adoption centers in the region.
The address and phone number of each adoption center listed.
Offer the individual an opportunity to read the pamphlet.
Pamphlet Preparation
The Secretary will be responsible for:
Preparing and distributing these pamphlets to the family planning service projects or programs.
Updating the content of the pamphlets annually to ensure accuracy.
Funding Provisions
The bill specifies that:
No additional funds beyond what is already appropriated to carry out the Family Planning title may be used to implement the requirements of this section.
Eligibility for Grants
The ability to receive grants or enter contracts for family planning services will be contingent upon compliance with the provision of the pamphlets as specified in the bill.
Conclusion of Summary
The Adoption Information Act establishes a requirement for family planning services to distribute information about adoption to individuals inquiring about medical or abortion services, thereby aiming to provide alternatives to those individuals.
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