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Mandatory Abortion Data Reporting to CDC

This act aims to improve abortion data collection in the U.S. It mandates states to report detailed information to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). States failing to provide this data may lose some federal funding for family planning services.
Key points
States must mandatorily submit abortion data to the CDC, including maternal age, gestational age, race, ethnicity, abortion method, marital status, pregnancy history, and residence.
The CDC will create a standard form for data collection and publish annual reports.
States knowingly providing false data may lose federal funding for family planning services for a fiscal year.
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Print number: 117_HR_581
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_581.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States must mandatorily submit abortion data to the CDC, including maternal age, gestational age, race, ethnicity, abortion method, marital status, pregnancy history, and residence.
  • The CDC will create a standard form for data collection and publish annual reports.
  • States knowingly providing false data may lose federal funding for family planning services for a fiscal year.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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