Bill 119 HR 627 aims to make changes to title XIX of the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act in order to enhance the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bill seeks to improve the accuracy and completeness of abortion data collected by the CDC by requiring states to report more detailed information on abortions, including the age, race, and marital status of the individuals seeking abortions, as well as the gestational age of the fetus.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure the protection of individual privacy and confidentiality in the reporting of abortion data. It also requires the CDC to publish an annual report on abortion statistics, which will be made available to the public.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 627 aims to provide more comprehensive and accurate data on abortion in the United States, which can help inform public health policies and programs related to reproductive health.