Rep. Jason Smith introduces Britney Spears bill affecting conservatorships

Rep. Jason Smith introduces Britney Spears bill affecting conservatorships
Rep. Jason Smith introduces Britney Spears bill affecting conservatorships
EXCLUSIVE: Republican Rep. to introduce 'Britney Spears' bill to stop healthcare providers from aiding conservators in forcing contraception on individuals without their consent Rep. Jason Smith is introducing legislation to stop healthcare providers from aiding conservators in forcing contraception on individuals Called the CIRCUS Act, it's tied to Britney Spears  Spears revealed in her trial last month was that her team of conservators, led by her father, prevented her from having her IUD removed Smith's legislation specifically targets healthcare providers and would prevent them from participating in the numerous federal health programs Spears' conservatorship is, ironically, an issue that has brought Republicans and Democrats together  Spears is back on trial in Los Angeles today There's also a Free Britney rally at the Lincoln Memorial in DC 

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Republican Congressman Jason Smith is introducing legislation on Wednesday to stop healthcare providers from aiding conservators in forcing contraception on individuals without their consent, a bill tied to Britney Spears

Among the many stunning allegations Spears revealed in her trial last month was that her team of conservators, led by her father, prevented her from having her IUD removed because the team did not want her to have more children. 

Called the 'CIRCUS' Act, Smith's bill specifically targets healthcare providers and would prevent them from participating in the numerous federal health programs - such as Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare - if they deny removal of an intrauterine device or other contraceptive device without the approval of an individual’s conservator or knowingly prescribe contraception to an individual subject to a conservatorship without the written consent of such individual. 

The legislation would not affect Obamacare participants as the exchanges are not directly administered by the federal government. 

Smith, the ranking member on the House Budget Committee, also worked on healthcare issues related to the challenges faced by people living in rural areas.

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