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Bill Prohibits Federal Emergency Declarations Related to Abortion Access or Restrictions.

This bill prevents the President and the Secretary of Health from declaring federal emergencies (national, public health, or disaster) specifically to promote abortion access. If enacted, it limits the Executive Branch's ability to use emergency powers to intervene in state-level abortion laws. The bill also prohibits taking adverse action against states that restrict abortion.
Key points
Bans the use of federal emergency powers to expand or support access to abortion services nationwide.
Prevents the federal government from taking adverse action or litigating against states that have enacted abortion restrictions.
Limits the Executive Branch's authority to use crisis declarations to override state abortion policies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_196
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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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_S_196.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Bans the use of federal emergency powers to expand or support access to abortion services nationwide.
  • Prevents the federal government from taking adverse action or litigating against states that have enacted abortion restrictions.
  • Limits the Executive Branch's authority to use crisis declarations to override state abortion policies.
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 2025-12-26.

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