Bill · H.R. 9868· House(119-HR-9868)
Preventing Forced Abortions Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/22/2026
- Last activity
- 7/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Ogles
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Preventing Forced Abortions Act of 2026," aims to set specific conditions on how surrogacy contracts are enforced. It prohibits federal courts from enforcing any part of a contract that requires a surrogate mother to have an abortion at the request of intended parents or their agents. Additionally, the bill mandates that courts must enforce the payment of agreed-upon compensation to a surrogate mother, regardless of whether she refuses an abortion. The act also establishes original jurisdiction for district courts over civil actions involving surrogacy contracts that affect interstate or foreign commerce.
Yes
Would women be better off under this?+8
It specifically protects the financial and physical autonomy of surrogate mothers.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+7
It protects the bodily autonomy of surrogate mothers against forced medical procedures.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
It expands federal judicial jurisdiction over surrogacy contracts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Surrogate Mothers' Autonomy: Under Section 2, a federal court may not enforce any provision that requires a surrogate mother to undergo an abortion at the request of an intended parent, party, or agent. This ensures a mother cannot be legally compelled to terminate a pregnancy by the contract terms.
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Guaranteed Compensation: According to Section 2, courts shall enforce the payment of agreed-sought compensation to a surrogate mother. This applies even if there are provisions that attempted to reduce payment or charge liquidated damages due to a refusal to have an abortion.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the bill.
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+8
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/1/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/27/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Dusty JohnsonRepublican · South Dakota
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas