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Establish a federal right for health care providers to offer and patients to receive abortion services without state restrictions.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asWomen’s Health Protection Act of 2025Women's Health Protection ActWomen’s Health Protection Act of 2023

What’s happening with Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025?

The Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025, known as H.R. 12, has remained in the House Energy and Commerce and Judiciary committees since June 23, 2025. Members of these committees must hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation never receives such a vote and expires in committee. This lack of committee action is the standard path for the vast majority of bills introduced in Congress.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 12 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 12 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 12 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Judy Chu (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.