Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6466

Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act

Forced Abortion Penalties: New Federal Crimes

Dec 4, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. It is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by committee members. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

While this bill has many Republican cosponsors, it faces a difficult path in a divided Congress where abortion-related legislation is highly controversial.

Key Points

This bill would make it a federal crime to give someone abortion medication without their permission. It specifically targets cases where drugs are used secretly or through force to end a pregnancy against a woman's will.
People found guilty of giving these drugs without consent could face up to 25 years in prison. If the forced abortion causes the woman serious injury or death, the person responsible could face an additional 25 years, for a total of 50 years behind bars.
The law would allow victims to sue the person who gave them the drugs. They could ask for money to cover their physical and emotional injuries, plus extra money as a punishment for the offender and to cover their legal fees.
Companies or individuals who sell or ship these drugs would have to take reasonable steps to make sure the person buying them is actually a pregnant woman who wants the medication. If they fail to do this, they could be charged with a crime for helping the offender.

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Milestones

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Dec 4, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Dec 4, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act

Bill NumberHR 6466

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Data Sources

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(45)

R: 45

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