HR8603Referred to Committee

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-04-30
Introduced
13
Cosponsors
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-04-30

Bill Summary

The proposal would make it a federal crime to perform a specific abortion procedure involving dismemberment of fetal tissue, with exceptions for cases where the pregnant person's life is in danger. Doctors who violate the ban could face criminal penalties, and the measure would apply across all states. The bill affects pregnant women seeking abortions and medical providers who perform them.

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