An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 108-80 would clarifiy the existing conscience protection language. Ensure that a qualified grantee is not disqualified from receiving HIV/AIDS funds because the grantee has a religious or moral objection to participating in some types of HIV/AIDS prevention or treatment.
What it does: Inserts “, or to endorse, utilize, or participate in a prevention method or treatment program to w…” before the period
Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)Description
Amendment clarifies that organizations that are qualified to prevent or treat HIV/AIDS shall not be required to endorse, utilize, or participate in a prevention method or treatment program to which the organization has a religious or moral objection.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 1298
Inserts “, or to endorse, utilize, or participate in a prevention method or treatment program to w…” before the period
Inserted: , or to endorse, utilize, or participate in a prevention method or treatment program to which the organization has a religious or moral objection
Original wording
Page 54, line 21, insert before the period the following: “, or to endorse, utilize, or participate in a prevention method or treatment program to which the organization has a religious or moral objection”.
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As printed
Page 54, line 21, insert before the period the following: “, or to endorse, utilize, or participate in a prevention method or treatment program to which the organization has a religious or moral objection”.
Legislative Activity
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House amendment offered
May 1, 2003
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House amendment offered
May 1, 2003
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
May 1, 2003 • 2:22 PM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
May 1, 2003 • 2:22 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Smith (NJ).(consideration: CR H3609-3612; text: CR H3609)
May 1, 2003 • 1:57 PM
Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Smith (NJ). (consideration: CR H3609-3612; text: CR H3609)
May 1, 2003 • 1:57 PM
On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
May 1, 2003 • 2:22 PM