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Prohibiting Federal Emergencies for Abortion Access

This bill aims to prevent the President and the Secretary of Health from declaring national emergencies or public health emergencies to promote abortion access or to act against states that restrict it. This means federal emergency powers cannot be used to influence state abortion policies, potentially impacting the availability of abortion services depending on where one lives.
Key points
The President cannot declare a national emergency to promote or expand abortion access.
The President cannot declare a national emergency to take action against states that restrict abortion.
The Secretary of Health cannot declare a public health emergency to promote or expand abortion access.
The Secretary of Health cannot declare a public health emergency to take action against states that restrict abortion.
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Print number: 118_HR_1143
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Process start date: 2023-02-21
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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 118_HR_1143.

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:

  • The President cannot declare a national emergency to promote or expand abortion access.
  • The President cannot declare a national emergency to take action against states that restrict abortion.
  • The Secretary of Health cannot declare a public health emergency to promote or expand abortion access.
  • The Secretary of Health cannot declare a public health emergency to take action against states that restrict abortion.
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. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11].

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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