H.R. 215

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title V of the Social Security Act to require assurances that certain family planning service projects and programs will provide pamphlets containing the contact information of adoption centers.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 6, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Wittman · Committee: Committee on Energy and Commerce

Table of contents

• H.R. 215
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Provision in family planning services of pamphlets containing adoption center contact information

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Adoption Information Act.

SEC. 2. Provision in family planning services of pamphlets containing adoption center contact information

• Title V of the Social Security Act () is amended by adding at the end the following: 42 U.S.C. 701 et seq.
  • (a) In general
    • Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a grant may be made or contract entered into under section 501 for a family planning service project or program only upon assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the project or program will—
      • provide to each person to whom the medical professional provides family planning medical services, at the time the person inquires about medical or abortion services, a pamphlet that contains—
        • a comprehensive list of the adoption centers located in the region (as determined by the Secretary) where the adoption services are provided; and
        • the address and telephone number of each such center; and
      • provide each such person an opportunity to read the pamphlet.
  • (b) Pamphlets
    • The Secretary shall prepare, annually update, and distribute to each project or program referred to in subsection (a) pamphlets described in such subsection.
  • (c) No additional funds
    • No funds may be used to carry out this section, except funds that are appropriated to carry out this title.