Bill · H.R. 895· House(119-HR-895)
Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act
- Introduced
- 1/31/2025
- Last activity
- 1/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Keith Self
- Cosponsors
- - 14 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It requires the Attorney General to investigate alleged violations of the partial birth abortion ban. Specifically, it mandates an investigation into the remains of 5 babies discovered in Washington, D.C., on March 30, 2022. The bill also requires the Attorney General to take enforcement action for alleged violations of section 1531. Additionally, it establishes mandatory reporting requirements for healthcare workers and mandates annual reports to Congress. Finally, it requires a review by the Comptroller General regarding enforcement actions from 2004 through 2024.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates annual reports from the Attorney General to Congress and the public regarding enforcement actions.
The opposite
Does this make abortion easier to get?-5
The bill increases enforcement and investigation of the partial-birth abortion ban, which may discourage providers or limit services.
Would women be better off under this?-4
The bill's focus on enforcing abortion restrictions may impact women's reproductive healthcare autonomy.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Investigation of specific remains: The Attorney General is directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 5 babies discovered by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department on March 30, 2022, to determine if there was a violation of the law (Section 2).
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Increased enforcement of existing laws: The bill amends title 18 to require the Attorney General to investigate and take appropriate enforcement action for alleged violations of the partial birth abortion ban (Section 3).
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Mandatory reporting of violations: Healthcare practitioners and employees of various medical facilities are required to immediately report knowledge of a violation to law enforcement (Section 4).
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Increased transparency and oversight: The Attorney General must submit annual reports to Congress regarding steps taken to inform providers and a history of alleged violations and enforcement actions (Section 5).
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Governmental review of enforcement: The Comptroller General is tasked with conducting a review of enforcement actions from fiscal years 2004 through 2024 and providing recommendations to Congress (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased reporting burdens for healthcare workers: Healthcare practitioners or employees of hospitals, physician's offices, or abortion clinics are required to immediately report any knowledge of a violation to law enforcement agencies (Section 4).
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-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 5/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Robert AderholtRepublican · Alabama
Brian BabinRepublican · Texas
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Eric BurlisonRepublican · Missouri
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Mark HarrisRepublican · North Carolina
Doug LaMalfaRepublican · California
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Riley MooreRepublican · West Virginia
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Chip RoyRepublican · Texas
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas