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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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.