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HOPE Act: Support for Pregnant Women and Child Care

The HOPE Act aims to improve access to prenatal and postnatal care, especially in rural areas. It introduces programs to support pregnant women, offering them information and services to help carry pregnancies to term and care for their babies. Additionally, the act establishes new requirements for abortion information and creates an online portal with resources for expectant mothers.
Key points
Increased access to telehealth for pregnant and postpartum women, especially in rural areas, to facilitate health monitoring.
New support programs for pregnant women, offering medical, nutritional, housing, educational, and childcare assistance to help them carry pregnancies to term and raise children.
Requirement for doctors to inform women about abortion risks and fetal development 24 hours before the procedure, with penalties for non-compliance.
Creation of a government portal, Life.Gov, with comprehensive information and resources for pregnant women, including abortion alternatives and postpartum support.
Introduction of a parental notification requirement for minors seeking abortions, with certain exceptions.
One-year moratorium on federal funding for Planned Parenthood, unless they certify they do not perform or fund abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, or life endangerment of the mother.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1126
Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Process start date: 2023-02-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HOPE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1126.

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 2023-02-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased access to telehealth for pregnant and postpartum women, especially in rural areas, to facilitate health monitoring.
  • New support programs for pregnant women, offering medical, nutritional, housing, educational, and childcare assistance to help them carry pregnancies to term and raise children.
  • Requirement for doctors to inform women about abortion risks and fetal development 24 hours before the procedure, with penalties for non-compliance.
  • Creation of a government portal, Life.Gov, with comprehensive information and resources for pregnant women, including abortion alternatives and postpartum support.
  • Introduction of a parental notification requirement for minors seeking abortions, with certain exceptions.
  • One-year moratorium on federal funding for Planned Parenthood, unless they certify they do not perform or fund abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, or life endangerment of the mother.
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. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7].

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 2025-12-24.

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