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Saving FACE Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9443| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
Andrew Ogles

Andrew Ogles

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (4)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Saving FACE Act of 2026" proposes significant amendments to 18 U.S. Code Section 248, which currently protects access to reproductive health service facilities. The bill renames this section to "Freedom of access to church entrances," fundamentally altering its purpose and scope. A core provision involves striking "abortions or other" from the definition of protected services and explicitly excluding abortions from "reproductive health services." This legislative action effectively eliminates criminal penalties for individuals who obstruct access to abortion services. Furthermore, the bill introduces a specific definition for "abortion," further narrowing the application of the amended law.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Saving FACE Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9443| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
The "Saving FACE Act of 2026" proposes significant amendments to 18 U.S. Code Section 248, which currently protects access to reproductive health service facilities. The bill renames this section to "Freedom of access to church entrances," fundamentally altering its purpose and scope. A core provision involves striking "abortions or other" from the definition of protected services and explicitly excluding abortions from "reproductive health services." This legislative action effectively eliminates criminal penalties for individuals who obstruct access to abortion services. Furthermore, the bill introduces a specific definition for "abortion," further narrowing the application of the amended law.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Andrew Ogles

Andrew Ogles

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (4)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted