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Prohibiting Federal Emergencies for Abortion Act

This act prohibits the president and the health secretary from declaring federal emergencies to promote abortion access or act against states restricting it. This means federal authorities cannot use emergency powers to influence abortion policies in individual states.
Key points
President cannot declare a national emergency to promote abortion.
Health Secretary cannot declare a public health emergency to promote abortion.
The act prohibits federal action against states restricting abortion under emergency declarations.
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Print number: 117_S_4474
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2022-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prohibiting Federal Emergencies for Abortion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4474.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • President cannot declare a national emergency to promote abortion.
  • Health Secretary cannot declare a public health emergency to promote abortion.
  • The act prohibits federal action against states restricting abortion under emergency declarations.
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 Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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