Protect Pregnancy Care Centers Act of 2022

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Explore the details of House Bill 8926 Protect Pregnancy Care Centers Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 12:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8926

Bill 117 HR 8926, also known as the Protect Pregnancy Care Centers Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to protect pregnancy care centers from being unfairly targeted or discriminated against based on their pro-life beliefs and practices.

The Protect Pregnancy Care Centers Act of 2022 seeks to ensure that these centers, which provide support and resources to pregnant women facing difficult decisions, are able to operate without fear of legal repercussions or harassment. The bill prohibits any government entity from taking adverse action against a pregnancy care center based on its pro-life stance, including denying funding or licenses.

Additionally, the bill requires that any government agency or entity that receives federal funding must not discriminate against pregnancy care centers based on their pro-life beliefs. This includes ensuring that these centers are not excluded from any programs or services available to other healthcare providers. Overall, the Protect Pregnancy Care Centers Act of 2022 aims to protect the rights of pregnancy care centers to operate in accordance with their pro-life beliefs and provide much-needed support to pregnant women in need. The bill is currently under review in Congress and has garnered support from pro-life advocates who believe in the importance of protecting these centers and the services they provide.

Congressional Summary of HR 8926

Protect Pregnancy Care Centers Act of 2022

This bill directs the Inspectors General of the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress on domestic violent extremism against pregnancy centers.

Such report shall include

criteria for opening, managing, and closing investigations related to domestic violent extremism;
information sharing relating to domestic violent extremism within and between the federal government, state, local, tribal, territorial, and foreign governments, specified congressional committees, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector;
all incidents of domestic violent extremism against pregnancy centers from May 1, 2022, through the date of this bill's enactment; and
a recommendation as to criteria to be utilized in establishing a potential program to make grants to pregnancy centers for purposes of enabling grantees to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to domestic violent extremism, and a report on current federal programs and federal funding streams available to pregnancy centers for such purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8926

Bill HR 8926 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2022. Bill HR 8926 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 20, 2022. Bill HR 8926's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022