Bills · HR 895
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 895District of ColumbiaCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act
INTRO JAN 31· LAST ACTION JAN 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it focuses on strengthening the enforcement of an existing federal law regarding abortion procedures. If passed, it would shift the Department of Justice's responsibilities, mandating specific investigations and ongoing reporting related to the partial-birth abortion ban. This could lead to more legal actions against healthcare providers found in violation of the ban.
The bill also introduces a new requirement for healthcare workers to report suspected violations, which could change practices within the medical community. For voters, this means a potential increase in transparency regarding how this particular abortion law is enforced across the country, while also highlighting ongoing debates about the regulation of abortion procedures.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Attorney General must investigate the discovery of the remains of 5 babies in Washington, D.C., from March 2022, to check for violations of the partial-birth abortion ban.
This provision targets a specific, high-profile incident for federal investigation.
PROVISION 02
The Attorney General is generally required to investigate all alleged violations of the partial-birth abortion ban and take appropriate enforcement action.
This makes investigation and enforcement of the ban a mandatory duty for the Attorney General.
PROVISION 03
Health care practitioners and employees of hospitals, physician's offices, or abortion clinics must immediately report known violations of the partial-birth abortion ban.
This creates a new legal obligation for medical professionals to report specific alleged crimes.
PROVISION 04
The Attorney General must submit an annual report to Congress and publish it online, detailing enforcement actions and efforts to inform providers about the partial-birth abortion ban.
This increases transparency and accountability regarding how the Department of Justice enforces this law.
PROVISION 05
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must review enforcement actions related to the ban from 2004 through 2024 and provide recommendations to Congress.
This provides an independent assessment of past enforcement and suggests ways to improve it.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
3
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57
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 31
Introduced in House
JAN 31
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 895
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Last actionJan 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 31, 2025
House BillHR 895District of ColumbiaCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act
INTRODUCED JAN 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 31, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
14
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