A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes.

Bill 119 s 178, also known as the Abortion Data Reporting Act, aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act in order to enhance the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bill seeks to improve the accuracy and completeness of abortion data collection by requiring healthcare providers to report certain information to the CDC, such as the number of abortions performed, the age and race of the individuals receiving abortions, and any complications that may have arisen during the procedure.

The purpose of this legislation is to provide policymakers and public health officials with more comprehensive and reliable data on abortion trends in the United States. By improving the reporting of abortion data, the CDC will be better equipped to monitor and address public health issues related to abortion, such as maternal mortality rates and disparities in access to reproductive healthcare services.

Overall, the Abortion Data Reporting Act is a non-partisan effort to enhance the transparency and accountability of abortion data collection, ultimately aiming to improve the health and well-being of individuals seeking reproductive healthcare services in the United States.