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Preventing Abortion Sanctuaries Act
12/29/2022, 6:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8501
Bill 117 HR 8501, also known as the Preventing Abortion Sanctuaries Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent states and localities from enacting laws or policies that would protect or provide sanctuary for individuals seeking abortions.
The bill specifically prohibits any state or local government from receiving federal funding if they have a law or policy in place that restricts the enforcement of federal laws related to abortion. This includes laws that prevent federal authorities from taking action against individuals or organizations that provide or assist in providing abortions.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Justice to investigate and take legal action against any state or locality that is found to be in violation of these provisions. This could include withholding federal funding or taking other appropriate measures to ensure compliance with federal abortion laws. Overall, the Preventing Abortion Sanctuaries Act aims to uphold federal laws related to abortion and prevent states and localities from creating sanctuary policies that would undermine these laws. It is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and advocates on both sides of the abortion issue.
The bill specifically prohibits any state or local government from receiving federal funding if they have a law or policy in place that restricts the enforcement of federal laws related to abortion. This includes laws that prevent federal authorities from taking action against individuals or organizations that provide or assist in providing abortions.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Justice to investigate and take legal action against any state or locality that is found to be in violation of these provisions. This could include withholding federal funding or taking other appropriate measures to ensure compliance with federal abortion laws. Overall, the Preventing Abortion Sanctuaries Act aims to uphold federal laws related to abortion and prevent states and localities from creating sanctuary policies that would undermine these laws. It is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and advocates on both sides of the abortion issue.
Congressional Summary of HR 8501
Preventing Abortion Sanctuaries Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from providing funding to a state that permits abortions or that facilitates interstate travel for abortions.
In particular, the prohibition on funding applies to any state that
- lacks laws providing gestational protection at any stage of development;
- establishes a fund, commission, or similar entity to provide direct financial or logistical support to an individual traveling to the state to receive an abortion; or
- prohibits enforcement of another state's laws authorizing civil actions against those who receive or seek abortions, perform or induce abortions, or otherwise aid or abet such conduct.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8501
Bill HR 8501 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2022. Bill HR 8501 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2022. Bill HR 8501's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Natural Resources, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 26, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8501
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
28Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
28Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8501
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8501
Preventing Abortion Sanctuaries Act
Preventing Abortion Sanctuaries Act
To prohibit abortion sanctuary States from receiving funds from the Department of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8501
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