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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2026

S 4880: Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026, prohibits physicians from performing abortions that involve dismembering an unborn child piece by piece or crushing it with instruments, with the specific intent of causing the child's death. The law defines an "unborn child" as a human organism from fertilization until birth and allows for exceptions only when the procedure is necessary to save the life of the mother due to a physical disorder, illness, or injury. While it bans this specific method, the bill explicitly states that other abortion methods remain legal for reasons such as rape or incest, and it removes the previous federal ban on partial-birth abortions from the legal code. Violators face criminal penalties including fines and up to two years in prison, while women undergoing these procedures are immune from prosecution. Additionally, the bill creates a civil remedy allowing women or parents of minors to sue physicians for money damages, psychological injury, and punitive damages if the ban is violated.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to specific abortion procedures, limiting patient care options and reducing reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HRES 1382: Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

This resolution commemorates the fourth anniversary of the 2022 Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which removed the federal constitutional right to abortion. The text expresses support for state authority to regulate abortion and acknowledges the work of pregnancy centers that provide care to women and families. It also recognizes the belief that unborn life possesses inherent rights and calls for the protection of that life. As a symbolic measure, the bill does not change any laws or policies but serves to formally celebrate the anniversary and state the House's position on the issue.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill commemorates a decision removing federal abortion rights and calls for protecting unborn life, restricting access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SRES 787: A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

This Senate resolution commemorates the fourth anniversary of the 2022 Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned the previous federal right to abortion. The document expresses the Senate's support for state authority to regulate abortion and acknowledges the work of pregnancy centers that assist expectant mothers. It formally declares the Senate's commitment to protecting unborn life and supporting families, while noting the ongoing policy challenges related to abortion access. As a symbolic measure, the bill does not create new laws or alter existing regulations but serves to record the Senate's stance on the issue.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill commemorates overturning federal abortion rights, restricting access to reproductive healthcare services and limiting patient choice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9443: Saving FACE Act of 2026

The Saving FACE Act of 2026 amends federal criminal law to remove penalties for obstructing access to abortion services. It achieves this by changing the name of the relevant statute from "Freedom of Access to Clinics" to "Freedom of Access to Church" and removing the specific definition of abortion from the list of protected activities. Additionally, the bill updates the legal definition of abortion to exclude the intentional termination of a pregnancy, thereby narrowing the scope of the obstruction statute. These changes directly affect individuals who might otherwise face criminal charges for blocking entry to facilities providing abortion care.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes penalties for obstructing access to abortion services, effectively weakening criminal justice enforcement regarding clinic obstruction.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient access to abortion services by altering legal protections and definitions, limiting healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 23, 2026

S 4873: Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act

This bill restricts how nonmilitary foreign assistance funds can be used by prohibiting organizations from supporting abortion, gender ideology, or discriminatory equity ideology outside the United States. It requires recipients of these funds to agree not to provide or promote these specific activities, mandates that U.S. organizations keep their foreign aid programs physically and financially separate from such work, and allows the Secretary of State to require foreign governments to place funds in segregated accounts to prevent misuse. The legislation defines prohibited concepts narrowly, such as defining sex strictly by biological classification and limiting exceptions for abortion to cases where a woman's life is in immediate danger. While the rules apply to foreign and international organizations receiving U.S. aid, U.S.-based nonprofits are exempt from the ban on providing these services domestically but must still ensure their foreign-funded projects do not engage in them.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts foreign aid funding for reproductive health and gender-affirming care, limiting access to these services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 29, 2026

HR 8573: STOP Act

The STOP Act prohibits healthcare providers and others from performing gender transition procedures on minors under 18, defining these procedures broadly to include hormone treatments, surgeries, and puberty blockers. The bill allows for exceptions in cases of disorders of sex development, acute physical injuries, or precocious puberty, but imposes federal civil penalties of at least $100,000 for violations. Additionally, the legislation establishes a federal grant program to fund nonprofit organizations that provide detransition services, education, and mental health support to individuals seeking to reverse gender transition procedures.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to gender-affirming care for minors, limiting patient access to specific medical procedures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4327: Securing America’s Drug Supply from Communist China Act

This bill requires the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to review new drug applications from companies based in China to determine if they are affiliated with the Chinese government, Communist Party, or military. If an application comes from such an affiliated entity, the FDA will deny approval for the drug, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will refuse entry and destroy any imported drugs from these sponsors. The law also allows for a process where affected companies can prove they are no longer affiliated or sell their drug rights to a non-affiliated company within 180 days to avoid having their products blocked. Additionally, the bill authorizes $5 million in funding to carry out these review and enforcement activities.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts drug access by denying FDA approval and blocking imports from Chinese-affiliated entities, limiting patient access to potential treatments.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8603: Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026

HR 8603, the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026, prohibits physicians from performing abortions that involve dismembering an unborn child and extracting it piece by piece or crushed from the uterus. The law allows exceptions only when the procedure is necessary to save the mother's life, while explicitly permitting other abortion methods for reasons such as rape or incest. It imposes criminal penalties of up to two years in prison or fines on physicians who violate the ban and creates a civil lawsuit system where women or parents of minors can seek monetary damages and attorney fees against providers. The bill also defines an 'unborn child' as a human organism from fertilization until birth and clarifies that the woman undergoing the procedure cannot be prosecuted or held financially liable.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts physician access to specific abortion procedures, limiting patient care options and imposing penalties on medical professionals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4329: Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act

This bill amends the Title X family planning program to prohibit the use of federal funds for entities that perform or financially support abortions. It allows exceptions for cases involving rape, incest, or life-threatening medical conditions, while also permitting hospitals to receive funding as long as they do not give those funds to non-hospital abortion providers. To enforce these rules, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit annual reports detailing which organizations receive grants and the specific number of abortions performed under the medical and criminal exceptions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts federal funding for abortion services, limiting patient access and reducing benefits under the Title X program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate May 12, 2026

S 4501: BACK OFF Act

The BACK OFF Act establishes new grounds for denying entry and deporting individuals who attempt to enter the United States specifically to give birth and secure citizenship for their children. It mandates that immigration officers and consular officials require medical examinations for women of childbearing age to assess the likelihood of childbirth during their stay, with potential visa denials based on these findings. The legislation also creates a specialized taskforce within the Department of Homeland Security to investigate and prosecute those who facilitate birth tourism, while imposing severe criminal penalties, including up to 25 years in prison, on individuals who assist in these activities. Additionally, the bill restricts judicial review of birth tourism cases and authorizes the suspension of visas from countries that refuse to accept their citizens for removal.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to reproductive healthcare services by mandating medical exams to deny entry for childbirth.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by creating new grounds for deportation and denying entry to those seeking birth tourism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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