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Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act of 2025

2/26/2025, 5:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 795

Bill 119 HR 795, also known as the "Pregnancy as Illness Prevention Act," aims to prevent the Department of Health and Human Services from categorizing pregnancy as an illness when considering the approval of abortion drugs. The bill seeks to ensure that pregnancy is not viewed as a medical condition that warrants the use of abortion drugs.

If passed, this legislation would have significant implications for the approval process of abortion drugs by the Department of Health and Human Services. Supporters of the bill argue that pregnancy is a natural and healthy condition, and should not be treated as an illness. They believe that categorizing pregnancy as an illness perpetuates the stigma surrounding pregnancy and undermines the value of human life.

Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that pregnancy can sometimes pose health risks to women, and that abortion drugs should be available as a safe and effective option for those facing complications during pregnancy. They believe that restricting the approval of abortion drugs based on the classification of pregnancy as an illness could limit access to necessary healthcare services for women. Overall, Bill 119 HR 795 raises important questions about the classification of pregnancy as an illness and the implications for the approval of abortion drugs. The outcome of this legislation could have far-reaching effects on women's healthcare and reproductive rights in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 795

Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from treating pregnancy as an illness for the purposes of approving any abortion drug or imposing a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for an abortion drug. The bill also nullifies FDA approval of any abortion drug that relied at all on the treatment of pregnancy as an illness, and specifically nullifies the FDA’s approval of the abortion drug mifepristone in effect before the bill is enacted.

Current Status of Bill HR 795

Bill HR 795 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 795 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025.  Bill HR 795's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 28, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 795

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
15
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 795

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 795

To prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from treating pregnancy as an illness for purposes of approving abortion drugs.
To prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from treating pregnancy as an illness for purposes of approving abortion drugs.

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