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Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025

4/25/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2497

Bill 119 hr 2497, also known as the Public Health Service Act Amendment, aims to improve access to abortion and related health services through a public health education, awareness, and outreach campaign. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct this campaign in order to provide information and resources to individuals seeking abortion services.

The campaign will focus on increasing awareness about the availability of abortion services, as well as providing information about the safety and legality of the procedure. It will also aim to reduce stigma surrounding abortion and promote access to comprehensive reproductive health care.

The goal of the campaign is to ensure that individuals have the information and resources they need to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. By increasing awareness and access to abortion services, the bill seeks to improve public health outcomes and reduce barriers to care for individuals seeking abortion services. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2497 is aimed at promoting reproductive health and rights by enhancing access to abortion services through a comprehensive public health education and outreach campaign.

Current Status of Bill HR 2497

Bill HR 2497 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2497 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2025.  Bill HR 2497's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 31, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2497

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
103
Democrat Cosponsors
103
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2497

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2497

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public health education, awareness, and outreach campaign to enhance access to abortion and related health services.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public health education, awareness, and outreach campaign to enhance access to abortion and related health services.

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