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Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-381| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2021
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (22)
Bob Good (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements for physicians who perform abortions and abortion clinics. Specifically, the bill requires a physician who performs an abortion (1) to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital; and (2) at the time of the abortion, to notify the patient of the hospital location where the patient can receive follow-up care if complications arise. A physician who fails to comply is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. A woman who undergoes an abortion may not be prosecuted. The bill also requires an abortion clinic, in order to receive federal funds or assistance, to (1) be licensed by the state in which it is located, and (2) be in compliance with federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5662
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-83
Introduced in Senate
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5662
    Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020


  • January 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-83
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-83: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021
AbortionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingLicensing and registrations

Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-381| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2021
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements for physicians who perform abortions and abortion clinics. Specifically, the bill requires a physician who performs an abortion (1) to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital; and (2) at the time of the abortion, to notify the patient of the hospital location where the patient can receive follow-up care if complications arise. A physician who fails to comply is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. A woman who undergoes an abortion may not be prosecuted. The bill also requires an abortion clinic, in order to receive federal funds or assistance, to (1) be licensed by the state in which it is located, and (2) be in compliance with federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5662
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-83
Introduced in Senate
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5662
    Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020


  • January 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-83
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (22)
Bob Good (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-83: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingLicensing and registrations