Bill · H.R. 12· House(119-HR-12)

Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025

Age: 73 years

California

Introduced: 6/24/2025
Last activity: 6/24/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Sponsored by: Judy Chu
Cosponsors: - 209 - 0

Health

Introduced
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What this bill would do

The Women's Health Protection Act of 2025 aims to protect the ability of individuals to decide whether to continue or end a pregnancy. It also seeks to protect health care providers' ability to provide abortion services. The bill establishes a right to access abortion services prior to fetal viability without certain burdensome limitations. It also protects the fundamental right of individuals to travel across state lines to obtain these services. The Act includes provisions for legal enforcement through both the Attorney General and private rights of action. Finally, it aims to supersede inconsistent State or Federal laws that create barriers to reproductive health care.

Yes· 3 of 21

Would women be better off under this?+9
The bill is designed to protect the rights and decision-making of individuals capable of pregnancy, primarily women.
Does this make abortion easier to get?+9
The bill establishes a legal right to access abortion services prior to fetal viability and protects providers from restrictive state laws.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+8
The act protects bodily autonomy and decision-making which the text describes as essential to gender equality.