Strengthening Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Enforcement: New Duties and Reporting
This act mandates the Attorney General to investigate violations of the partial-birth abortion ban, including a specific case involving the discovery of five infant remains. It also introduces a requirement for healthcare practitioners to report such violations and for regular reporting on enforcement actions. The goal is to enhance the enforcement of existing law.
Key points
The Attorney General must investigate the discovery of five infant remains in Washington, D.C. for potential violations of the partial-birth abortion ban.
Healthcare practitioners and hospital employees with knowledge of partial-birth abortion ban violations must immediately report them to law enforcement.
The Department of Justice will annually report on its efforts to enforce the partial-birth abortion ban, including investigations and enforcement actions.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will review enforcement actions related to the partial-birth abortion ban from 2004-2024 and provide recommendations.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_895
Sponsor: Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
Process start date: 2025-01-31