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in committee · United States · House Aug 27, 2026

HR 10178: SHIELD Act

The SHIELD Act would prohibit local school districts that receive federal education funds from allowing organizations that provide abortions to distribute information about those services to students on school grounds or through the district's virtual platforms. This ban specifically covers sharing or reposting such materials on social media on behalf of outside abortion providers. The bill defines "abortion-related service" as any medical, surgical, or support care directly related to terminating a pregnancy.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill restricts the distribution of health information in schools and limits school district autonomy regarding student access to specific services.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill restricts access to information about abortion services in schools, limiting patient education and access to reproductive healthcare options.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 5202: Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act

The Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act prohibits the use of federal funds to support research or publications regarding gender transition for individuals under the age of 18. This restriction specifically targets studies that aim to affirm a minor's perception or identity when it differs from their sex assigned at birth, as defined by their reproductive biology and genetics. The bill directly affects federal agencies and institutions that might otherwise receive funding to conduct such observational studies on hormonal treatments or surgical procedures for minors. By limiting financial support, the legislation seeks to prevent government resources from being used for research that challenges the biological definition of sex at birth.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts research on gender transition for minors, limiting scientific inquiry and potentially reducing access to care, which opposes criminal justice reform principles of protecting rights and reducing harm.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal funding for gender transition research in minors, limiting educational access to gender-affirming care and related academic studies.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts federal funding for gender transition research in minors, limiting access to healthcare services and studies.95% confidence

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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 · 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 Jun 18, 2026

HJRES 197: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific federal rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Affordable Care Act and the Basic Health Program for 2027. If passed, the measure would legally nullify the rule, preventing it from taking effect. The bill directly impacts the administration of healthcare benefits and payment parameters for the upcoming year by rejecting the proposed guidelines.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill nullifies CMS rules under the ACA, restricting healthcare benefits and payment parameters.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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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 · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 8452: Restoring Law and Order on America’s Streets Act

This bill expands federal civil commitment laws to allow the long-term detention of individuals deemed a danger to public safety, specifically targeting those with serious mental illnesses who engage in certain behaviors. It directly affects homeless individuals with mental health conditions by requiring officials to evaluate them for involuntary commitment if they commit crimes like burglary, drug distribution in public, or prolonged outdoor living. The legislation defines "urban camping" and "urban squatting" as specific offenses that, when combined with a serious mental illness, can lead to mandatory certification for continued confinement. By amending existing statutes, the act aims to address public safety concerns related to mental illness and homelessness through a legal framework that prioritizes institutionalization over other forms of care or release.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands involuntary detention of individuals with mental illness, increasing criminalization and restricting civil rights.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient rights by enabling involuntary detention of individuals with mental illnesses, limiting their access to voluntary care and autonomy.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill expands involuntary detention for homeless individuals with mental illness, effectively restricting housing rights and limiting access to shelter.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Homelessness

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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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