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A Republican U.S. representative is sponsoring a bill that would require fathers to cover half of pregnancy-related costs for mothers carrying their children.
Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, is sponsoring the Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act, Fox News Digital reported.
The bill would require the father of a child to pay for at least half of out-of-pocket medical expenses involved with pregnancy and delivery. This would become a legal requirement only after the mother puts in a request.
Hinson said she is working to “expand access to maternal care” and to “ensure women have resources throughout pregnancy and beyond.”
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Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, is sponsoring the Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act, Fox News Digital reported.
The bill would require the father of a child to pay for at least half of out-of-pocket medical expenses involved with pregnancy and delivery. This would become a legal requirement only after the mother puts in a request.
Hinson said she is working to “expand access to maternal care” and to “ensure women have resources throughout pregnancy and beyond.”
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Proposed U.S. law would require fathers to financially support pregnant moms
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