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Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-116| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2023
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (4)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023 This bill establishes requirements for physicians who perform abortions and abortion clinics. Specifically, the bill requires a physician who performs an abortion (1) to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital; and (2) at the time of the abortion, to notify the patient of the hospital location where the patient can receive follow-up care if complications arise. A physician who fails to comply is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. A woman who undergoes an abortion may not be prosecuted. The bill also requires an abortion clinic, in order to receive federal funds or assistance, to (1) be licensed by the state in which it is located, and (2) be in compliance with federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5662
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-381
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5662
    Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-381
    Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Crime and Law Enforcement

AbortionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingLicensing and registrations

Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-116| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2023
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023 This bill establishes requirements for physicians who perform abortions and abortion clinics. Specifically, the bill requires a physician who performs an abortion (1) to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital; and (2) at the time of the abortion, to notify the patient of the hospital location where the patient can receive follow-up care if complications arise. A physician who fails to comply is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. A woman who undergoes an abortion may not be prosecuted. The bill also requires an abortion clinic, in order to receive federal funds or assistance, to (1) be licensed by the state in which it is located, and (2) be in compliance with federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5662
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-381
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5662
    Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-381
    Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (4)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingLicensing and registrations