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Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4131| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a federal prohibition against abortion providers causing fetal remains or associated medical waste to be placed into publicly owned water systems . It amends the Public Health Service Act to implement this new restriction, defining "fetal remains" to include aborted fetus remains and other medical waste. Violators of this prohibition would face severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. The legislation explicitly states that the individual upon whom an abortion is performed will not be held liable for any related offense. Additionally, this act does not preempt any stricter State or local requirements concerning the disposal of fetal remains.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7816
Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7270
Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2024
Jun 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2172
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7816
    Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7270
    Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2024


  • June 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2172
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2172: Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025

Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4131| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
This bill establishes a federal prohibition against abortion providers causing fetal remains or associated medical waste to be placed into publicly owned water systems . It amends the Public Health Service Act to implement this new restriction, defining "fetal remains" to include aborted fetus remains and other medical waste. Violators of this prohibition would face severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. The legislation explicitly states that the individual upon whom an abortion is performed will not be held liable for any related offense. Additionally, this act does not preempt any stricter State or local requirements concerning the disposal of fetal remains.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7816
Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7270
Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2024
Jun 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2172
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7816
    Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7270
    Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2024


  • June 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2172
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2172: Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted