Prohibit the use of specific medical procedures to perform abortions.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026?
The Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 is represented by H.R. 8603 and S. 4880, which were referred to their respective judiciary committees on April 29, 2026, and June 23, 2026. The House and Senate judiciary committees must act next to hold hearings or schedule votes. Most bills fail because committees do not take action, and it is common for legislation to stall at this stage without ever reaching a full vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 (H.R. 8603 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 862 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 862 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Kat Cammack (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.