Bill · H.R. 6883· House(119-HR-6883)
Reproductive Coercion Prevention and Protection Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Dave Min
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Reproductive Coercion Prevention and Protection Act of 2025 seeks to define reproductive coercion as a specific form of domestic violence. It amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to include these behaviors under the umbrella of coercive behavior. The bill provides victims with a private right of action to sue covered defendants in court for damages. This includes provisions for actual and punitive damages, as well as injunctive relief. Additionally, the legislation aims to empower Federal judges to intervene in certain domestic violence cases.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically protects against reproductive coercion, which the findings state heavily impacts women.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill addresses reproductive coercion which specifically impacts women between the ages of 18 to 34.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill provides a private right of action for victims of reproductive coercion to seek actual and punitive damages.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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New Legal Protections for Victims: By defining reproductive coercion as a form of domestic violence, the bill provides legal recognition for behaviors such as pressuring someone to become pregnant or terminate a pregnancy, or sabotaging access to contraception (Section 3).
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Ability to Seek Financial Redress: The bill creates a private right of action, allowing victims to bring civil actions against defendants for actual damages and punitive damages (Section s 4(a) and 4(c)).
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Expanded Relief Options: Victims can seek more than just money; the court is authorized to provide any other relief it deems appropriate, including injunctive relief (Section 4(c)).
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Broad Scope of Protection: The definition of a "covered defendant" includes not just spouses and intimate partners, but also cohabitants, people who share a child, and certain non-intimate family members (Section 4(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential for Litigation: The creation of a private right of action allows individuals to sue others for damages, which may lead to various civil actions in court (Section 4(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+7Good For Young Adults+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 17 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan
Emilia SykesDemocrat · Ohio
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia