Bill · H.R. 78· House(119-HR-78)
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2025'' seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit certain abortion procedures. It establishes specific requirements for physicians performing abortions, including possessing admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. Physicians must also notify patients of a hospital location for follow-up care in case of complications. Failure to follow these rules could result in fines or imprisonment for the doctor. Additionally, the bill sets requirements for abortion clinics regarding state licensing and compliance with ambulatory surgery center standards.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this make abortion easier to get?-7
The bill imposes strict hospital admitting privileges and facility standards that act as barriers to abortion access.
Would women be better off under this?-6
The bill imposes regulatory burdens and criminal penalties on physicians that may restrict women's access to abortion services.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Notification of follow-up care: Under Section 2(b)(2), a physician must notify the patient of a hospital location where they can receive follow-up care if complications arise, which provides the patient with information regarding medical care for potential issues.
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Hospital admitting privileges: Section 2(b)(1) requires physicians to have admitting privileges at a hospital located within 15 miles of their office and the abortion location, which links the procedure to a specific medical institution.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Criminal penalties for physicians: According to Section 2(c) and 2(d), a physician who fails to comply with the established requirements may be fined, imprisoned for up to 2 years, or both.
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Clinic compliance burdens: Section 3(a)(2) requires abortion clinics to comply with requirements for ambulatory surgery centers under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, which may impose specific standards on these facilities.
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
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Rick AllenRepublican · Georgia