Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-01T11:25:00Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2251 Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/1/2025, 11:25 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2251

Bill 119 HR 2251, also known as the "Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome. This means that it would be illegal for a woman to seek an abortion solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome.

The bill seeks to protect unborn children with Down syndrome from being targeted for abortion simply because of their genetic condition. Supporters of the bill argue that this type of discrimination is unethical and goes against the principles of equality and respect for all individuals, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it infringes on a woman's right to choose what happens to her own body and her own pregnancy. They believe that women should have the right to make decisions about their own reproductive health without government interference. Overall, the bill raises important ethical and legal questions about the rights of unborn children with disabilities and the rights of women to make decisions about their own bodies. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the ongoing debate surrounding abortion rights and disability rights in the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2251

Bill HR 2251 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2251 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2251's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2251

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2251

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2251

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2251

Ron Estes

Kansas(Republican)

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