Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6972
Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026
Congress targets Title X clinics with tougher abuse-reporting rules, records checks, and funding penalties
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Makes Title X family planning grant funding depend on following state and local reporting rules for abuse, rape, incest, partner violence, and trafficking.
- Requires clinics to have written plans, including yearly training for anyone who serves patients, and clear steps for when and how to report.
- Adds extra steps for minors, including counseling on resisting sexual coercion and screening when there’s pregnancy, an STD, or signs of abuse.
- Forces clinics to keep detailed records (like a minor’s age and any reports made) and allow federal reviewers to check those records.
- Sets penalties: first violation triggers a fix-it process; repeated violations can require paying back federal funds and losing Title X funding for at least 36 months.
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Milestones
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Jan 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 7, 2026
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026
Bill NumberHR 6972
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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(15)R: 15
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