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.

1/23/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 178

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.

Congressional Summary of S 178

Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2025

This bill requires states, as a condition of federal payment under Medicaid for family planning services, to report certain abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Currently, reporting is voluntary.) The CDC must develop standardized questions for states with respect to specified variables (e.g., maternal demographics and methods of abortion).

Current Status of Bill S 178

Bill S 178 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill S 178 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 22, 2025. Bill S 178's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 22, 2025

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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.

Comments

Neriah Sweeney

664

1 year ago

I support this bill.

Osman Faircloth

631

1 year ago

I wonder how this bill will impact the way abortion data is reported to the CDC. It seems like an important step in improving public health information. Overall, it's crucial to have accurate data for better decision-making.