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Reproductive Freedom for All Act

USA117th CongressS-4688| Senate 
| Updated: 8/1/2022
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reproductive Freedom for All Act This bill establishes a general right of all persons to make certain reproductive decisions without undue government interference. It specifically provides statutory authority for the Supreme Court's prior holdings in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey . In Roe , the Court held that the Constitution protects a woman's decision to terminate her pregnancy. In Casey , the Court reaffirmed this holding and additionally held that state abortion regulations may not place a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking an abortion before fetal viability (i.e., an undue burden). However, a state may (1) restrict abortions after viability, except when a pregnancy endangers the life or health of the woman; and (2) enact regulations to further the health or safety of a woman seeking an abortion, except for unnecessary health regulations that present a substantial obstacle to a woman seeking an abortion. Additionally, the bill provides statutory authority for the Court's holdings in Griswold v. Connecticut (the right of married couples to obtain contraception), Eisenstadt v. Baird (the right of single persons to obtain contraception), Carey v. Population Services International (the right of minors to obtain contraception), and Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt (that certain state restrictions on abortion facilities and providers created an undue burden). The bill allows the Department of Justice or any person adversely affected by a state law that violates this bill to seek injunctive relief. It also specifies that the bill does not affect laws regarding conscience protection.
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Timeline
Aug 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Aug 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3806-3808)
  • August 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3806-3808)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Civil actions and liabilityFamily planning and birth controlLegal fees and court costsSex and reproductive healthWomen's health

Reproductive Freedom for All Act

USA117th CongressS-4688| Senate 
| Updated: 8/1/2022
Reproductive Freedom for All Act This bill establishes a general right of all persons to make certain reproductive decisions without undue government interference. It specifically provides statutory authority for the Supreme Court's prior holdings in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey . In Roe , the Court held that the Constitution protects a woman's decision to terminate her pregnancy. In Casey , the Court reaffirmed this holding and additionally held that state abortion regulations may not place a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking an abortion before fetal viability (i.e., an undue burden). However, a state may (1) restrict abortions after viability, except when a pregnancy endangers the life or health of the woman; and (2) enact regulations to further the health or safety of a woman seeking an abortion, except for unnecessary health regulations that present a substantial obstacle to a woman seeking an abortion. Additionally, the bill provides statutory authority for the Court's holdings in Griswold v. Connecticut (the right of married couples to obtain contraception), Eisenstadt v. Baird (the right of single persons to obtain contraception), Carey v. Population Services International (the right of minors to obtain contraception), and Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt (that certain state restrictions on abortion facilities and providers created an undue burden). The bill allows the Department of Justice or any person adversely affected by a state law that violates this bill to seek injunctive relief. It also specifies that the bill does not affect laws regarding conscience protection.
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Timeline
Aug 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Aug 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3806-3808)
  • August 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3806-3808)
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFamily planning and birth controlLegal fees and court costsSex and reproductive healthWomen's health