In addition the bill would expand an existing law "conscience clause" that protects physician training programs that refuse to provide training for abortion procedures.

He was re-elected in the 1994 general election with 55 percent again defeating Takano. The original program known as the Basic Pilot Program was only available to five states and employers used a call in system. S.

He is a member of the Republican Party. S. Representative for California's 42nd congressional district and previously the 44th and 43rd serving since 1993.