Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB2570

Introduced
4/10/23  
Refer
4/10/23  

Caption

Safeguarding Women’s and Children’s Health Act of 2023

Impact

If enacted, HB 2570 would amend the Public Health Service Act by implementing standardized data collection on abortion drugs and mandating the reporting of adverse events. It obliges healthcare practitioners to report any adverse occurrences within 15 days and ensures that data collected by states will be aggregated and made publicly accessible, thereby improving the overall understanding of the safety and implications of chemical abortions. This move may address significant gaps currently acknowledged in health data, particularly concerning emergency room visits and complications resulting from chemical abortions.

Summary

House Bill 2570, titled the 'Safeguarding Women’s and Children’s Health Act of 2023', seeks to enhance the accuracy and reporting of abortion drug prescriptions and related adverse events. The need for this bill is attributed to existing data limitations and inconsistencies in reporting practices across states regarding chemical abortions, which have led to underreporting of complications and deaths associated with these procedures. The bill aims to establish stricter reporting requirements and create online portals for health care providers to submit data efficiently and securely to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Contention

The bill is likely to face contention regarding individual states' rights to regulate healthcare practices. Supporters argue that accurate reporting is essential for public safety and health policy, while opponents may view the federal oversight as overreach, potentially challenging existing practices and provider autonomy in how abortion services are managed. There's also concern about the implications for patients and providers if increased scrutiny leads to hesitance in providing or seeking care related to chemical abortions, potentially affecting access to these services.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB4333

Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023

US SB2006

Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act of 2023

US HB1801

SAFEGUARD Act of 2023 Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2023

US HB1173

Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act of 2023

US HB983

Second Chance at Life Act of 2023

US SB1631

Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023

US HB5316

Safeguarding Kids and Families from Critical Food Disruptions Act of 2023

US HB632

Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2023

US HR309

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration has the authority to approve drugs for abortion care.

US HB4576

Safeguarding Domestic Energy Production and Independence Act of 2023

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