Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7177

Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026

Abortion: Prohibiting Procedures Based on Turner Syndrome

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome.

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This bill, introduced by Representative Feenstra, would make it a federal crime to perform an abortion if the provider knows the decision is based on the baby having Turner syndrome. Turner syndrome is a genetic condition where a female is missing all or part of an X chromosome.
Doctors and medical staff would be required to ask pregnant women if they have seen any test results or diagnoses showing the condition before performing an abortion. If a provider performs an abortion because of this diagnosis, they could face up to five years in prison and fines.
The law would allow the father of the baby or the maternal grandparents to sue the person who performed the abortion for money damages. However, the woman receiving the abortion is protected and cannot be charged with a crime or sued under this law.
Medical professionals, including nurses and counselors, would be required by law to report any known or suspected violations to the police. If a medical worker fails to report a violation, they could face up to one year in prison.
The policy also states that any organization violating these rules could lose their federal funding. It also requires courts to protect the privacy of the woman involved by keeping her name secret during any legal proceedings.

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Jan 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 21, 2026

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Official Title

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome.

Bill NumberHR 7177

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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