House Bills - 109th Congress

H.R. 6169—The Post-Abortion Depression Research and Care Act

On September 25, 2006, Representative Joseph Pitts (R-PA) introduced H.R. 6169, the Post-Abortion Depression Research and Care Act. The bill would require NIMH to expand research activities related to "post-abortion depression" and "post-abortion psychosis." NIMH would be required to coordinate with other relevant NIH institutes in carrying out such research activities. The bill would also require NIMH to conduct a longitudinal study regarding the incidence and prevalence of post-abortion conditions. Other provisions of the bill would require that HHS fund grants for the delivery of services to individuals with post-abortion conditions. The bill has nine cosponsors and was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.