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Repeal of FACE Act: Changes to clinic access protection.

This bill aims to repeal existing laws protecting access to clinics, including abortion facilities. This means actions previously deemed illegal, such as blocking entrances or intimidation, may no longer be prosecuted. This could impact the safety and freedom of access to medical services for citizens.
Key points
The repeal of the FACE Act means federal laws protecting access to medical clinics will no longer be in effect.
Actions like blocking clinic entrances or intimidating individuals using medical services may no longer be federally prosecuted.
These changes could affect the safety of patients and medical staff, as well as the accessibility of services at medical facilities.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_589
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2025-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FACE Act Repeal Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_589.

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 2025-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The repeal of the FACE Act means federal laws protecting access to medical clinics will no longer be in effect.
  • Actions like blocking clinic entrances or intimidating individuals using medical services may no longer be federally prosecuted.
  • These changes could affect the safety of patients and medical staff, as well as the accessibility of services at medical facilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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