H.R. 12 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
H.R. 12 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jun 24, 2025, sponsored by Judy Chu with 209 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 209
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Women's Health Protection Act of 2025 This bill prohibits governmental restrictions on the provision of, and access to, abortion services. Before fetal viability, governments may not restrict providers from using particular abortion procedures or drugs, offering abortion services via telemedicine, or immediately providing abortion services if delaying risks the patient's health.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Judy Chu (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 209 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p (Jun 24, 2025)
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- H.R. 271: Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2025
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- S. 339: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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