House Appropriations Committee Repeals DC Death with Dignity Act
|
Rep. Harris |
Yesterday, the US House Appropriations Committee voted to prohibit funds for physician-assisted suicide in the District of Columbia, and to repeal the District's Death with Dignity Act. The vote was taken pursuant to an amendment proposed by Representative Andy Harris, which was approved 28 to 24.
For more information, see this Press Release: "Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Services Bill."