Bill · H.R. 2029· House(119-HR-2029)
Stop Comstock Act
- Introduced
- 3/11/2025
- Last activity
- 3/11/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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
- Becca Balint
- Cosponsors
- - 146 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stop Comstock Act," aims to revise several sections of the United States Code and the Tariff Act of 1930. Specifically, it proposes changes to sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18. The legislation also modifies section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930. These revisions primarily involve the removal of specific language regarding "indecent" or "immoral" materials and mentions of "abortion."
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make abortion easier to get?+7
By striking language that prohibited the importation or carriage of articles for procuring abortion, the bill removes federal legal barriers to accessing such items.
Would women be better off under this?+6
The bill facilitates easier access to abortion-related supplies by removing specific prohibitions from Title 18 and the Tariff Act.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The removal of prohibitions on items related to abortion and 'indecent' use reduces regulatory barriers for businesses in those sectors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of specific prohibitions in Title 18: The bill strikes language from section 552 regarding "indecent" materials or "means for procuring abortion, or other articles of indecent or immoral use or tendency" (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Redefinition of obscene materials in section 1461: The bill changes the text to state "All obscene materials are declared" and removes references to the term "indecent" (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Changes to section 1462: The bill updates references to section 230 and modifies how the law describes "obscene material" in commerce (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Modifications to the Tariff Act of 1930: The bill strikes language from section 305(a) regarding "immoral" items or "unlawful abortion" (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Abortion Access+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+4
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 8/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 3/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 112 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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