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Summary of Bill HR 846

Bill 119 HR 846, also known as the "Prohibit Disinformation in Abortion Advertising Act," aims to prevent the spread of false or misleading information in advertisements for abortion services. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals seeking abortion services are provided with accurate and truthful information.

Under this legislation, any advertisement for abortion services must be factually accurate and not contain any false or misleading information. This includes information about the risks and benefits of abortion, as well as the availability of alternative options.

The bill also prohibits the use of deceptive tactics in advertising for abortion services, such as using images or language that misrepresent the procedure or its outcomes. Additionally, the legislation requires that advertisements for abortion services clearly disclose the name and contact information of the entity providing the services. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 846 is to protect individuals seeking abortion services from being misled by false or deceptive advertising. By ensuring that advertisements for abortion services are truthful and accurate, the legislation aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

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Current Status of Bill HR 846

Bill HR 846 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 846 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025.  Bill HR 846's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 31, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 846

Total Number of Sponsors
8
Democrat Sponsors
8
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
311
Democrat Cosponsors
311
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 846

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 846

To prohibit disinformation in the advertising of abortion services, and for other purposes.To prohibit disinformation in the advertising of abortion services, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 846

Suzanne Bonamici
Suzanne Bonamici
Oregon(Democrat)
Frederica S. Wilson
Frederica S. Wilson
Florida(Democrat)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Florida(Democrat)
Nydia M. Velázquez
Nydia M. Velázquez
New York(Democrat)
Jill N. Tokuda
Jill N. Tokuda
Hawaii(Democrat)

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