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SAD Act

USA119th CongressHR-846| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (86)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Sylvester Turner (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act, or SAD Act, seeks to combat disinformation in the advertising of abortion services , particularly from organizations like crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs). Congress finds that CPCs often disseminate inaccurate information, misrepresent themselves as comprehensive healthcare providers, and engage in deceptive tactics that delay access to time-sensitive abortion care, especially impacting underserved communities following the *Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization* decision. The bill makes it unlawful for any person to engage in deceptive advertising about reproductive health services. Specifically, it prohibits misrepresentations that an entity offers or refers for contraception or abortion services, or employs licensed medical personnel. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is authorized to promulgate necessary regulations and enforce these prohibitions, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC's enforcement powers extend to non-profit organizations and include bringing civil actions in federal court to seek injunctions, civil penalties, damages, restitution, and other equitable relief. Violators may face civil penalties up to $100,000 (adjusted for inflation) or 50 percent of the ultimate parent entity's preceding 12-month revenue. The Act also requires the FTC to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing enforcement actions and regulations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8210
SAD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2736
SAD Act
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-589
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8210
    SAD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2736
    SAD Act


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-589
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-589: SAD Act
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightFamily planning and birth controlFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Marketing and advertisingSex and reproductive healthWomen's health

SAD Act

USA119th CongressHR-846| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
The Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act, or SAD Act, seeks to combat disinformation in the advertising of abortion services , particularly from organizations like crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs). Congress finds that CPCs often disseminate inaccurate information, misrepresent themselves as comprehensive healthcare providers, and engage in deceptive tactics that delay access to time-sensitive abortion care, especially impacting underserved communities following the *Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization* decision. The bill makes it unlawful for any person to engage in deceptive advertising about reproductive health services. Specifically, it prohibits misrepresentations that an entity offers or refers for contraception or abortion services, or employs licensed medical personnel. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is authorized to promulgate necessary regulations and enforce these prohibitions, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC's enforcement powers extend to non-profit organizations and include bringing civil actions in federal court to seek injunctions, civil penalties, damages, restitution, and other equitable relief. Violators may face civil penalties up to $100,000 (adjusted for inflation) or 50 percent of the ultimate parent entity's preceding 12-month revenue. The Act also requires the FTC to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing enforcement actions and regulations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8210
SAD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2736
SAD Act
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-589
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8210
    SAD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2736
    SAD Act


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-589
    Introduced in Senate
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (86)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Sylvester Turner (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-589: SAD Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightFamily planning and birth controlFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Marketing and advertisingSex and reproductive healthWomen's health