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Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-78| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Rick W. Allen (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2025," establishes new federal requirements for physicians performing abortions and for abortion clinics. It amends federal law to mandate that any physician performing an abortion must possess admitting privileges at a hospital located within 15 miles of both their principal office and the abortion facility. Furthermore, physicians must inform patients of the specific hospital where they can receive follow-up care for any complications arising from the procedure. Failure to comply with these physician requirements constitutes an unlawful offense, punishable by fines, imprisonment for up to two years, or both, though the woman undergoing the procedure cannot be prosecuted. Additionally, the bill stipulates that to receive any federal funds or assistance, an abortion clinic must be licensed by its State and adhere to the requirements for ambulatory surgery centers under the Social Security Act, with a provision for State boards of health to waive certain structural requirements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-381
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-116
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-381
    Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-116
    Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    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.

Crime and Law Enforcement

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 2025

USA119th CongressHR-78| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
This bill, known as the "Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2025," establishes new federal requirements for physicians performing abortions and for abortion clinics. It amends federal law to mandate that any physician performing an abortion must possess admitting privileges at a hospital located within 15 miles of both their principal office and the abortion facility. Furthermore, physicians must inform patients of the specific hospital where they can receive follow-up care for any complications arising from the procedure. Failure to comply with these physician requirements constitutes an unlawful offense, punishable by fines, imprisonment for up to two years, or both, though the woman undergoing the procedure cannot be prosecuted. Additionally, the bill stipulates that to receive any federal funds or assistance, an abortion clinic must be licensed by its State and adhere to the requirements for ambulatory surgery centers under the Social Security Act, with a provision for State boards of health to waive certain structural requirements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-381
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-116
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-381
    Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-116
    Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    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.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Rick W. Allen (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • 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