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Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-682| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (40)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends federal law to prohibit physicians from performing abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable, or without first determining its presence and informing the patient. A physician who knowingly violates these provisions faces fines or imprisonment for up to five years. The legislation includes exceptions for abortions necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman due to a physical disorder, illness, or injury, specifically excluding psychological or emotional conditions. Further exceptions apply to pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, provided specific conditions are met. For adult rape victims, counseling or medical treatment for the rape must have been obtained at least 48 hours prior to the abortion. In cases involving a minor, the rape or incest must have been reported to a government agency or law enforcement. Physicians are mandated to maintain specific documentation in the patient's medical file to verify these exceptions, and the pregnant woman is explicitly protected from prosecution under this act. The bill defines "unborn child" as an individual organism of homo sapiens from fertilization and broadly defines "abortion" with specific exclusions. It also clarifies that it does not create or recognize a right to abortion and does not pre-empt state or local laws that provide greater protections for an unborn child.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-490
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-705
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-175
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2023
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-490
    Heartbeat Protection Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-705
    Heartbeat Protection Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-175
    Heartbeat Protection Act of 2023


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

AbortionCriminal procedure and sentencingHealth personnelWomen's health

Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-682| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
This bill amends federal law to prohibit physicians from performing abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable, or without first determining its presence and informing the patient. A physician who knowingly violates these provisions faces fines or imprisonment for up to five years. The legislation includes exceptions for abortions necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman due to a physical disorder, illness, or injury, specifically excluding psychological or emotional conditions. Further exceptions apply to pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, provided specific conditions are met. For adult rape victims, counseling or medical treatment for the rape must have been obtained at least 48 hours prior to the abortion. In cases involving a minor, the rape or incest must have been reported to a government agency or law enforcement. Physicians are mandated to maintain specific documentation in the patient's medical file to verify these exceptions, and the pregnant woman is explicitly protected from prosecution under this act. The bill defines "unborn child" as an individual organism of homo sapiens from fertilization and broadly defines "abortion" with specific exclusions. It also clarifies that it does not create or recognize a right to abortion and does not pre-empt state or local laws that provide greater protections for an unborn child.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-490
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-705
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-175
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2023
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-490
    Heartbeat Protection Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-705
    Heartbeat Protection Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-175
    Heartbeat Protection Act of 2023


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (40)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCriminal procedure and sentencingHealth personnelWomen's health