Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB2251

Introduced
3/21/25  

Caption

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act

Congress_id

119-HR-2251

Policy_area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced_date

2025-03-21

Companion Bills

US SB205

Related bill Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome. It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief. A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

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