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Bill introduced in Congress — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act

Key claim: The Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act (HR6466, 119th Congress) was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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(HR6466 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2025-12-04): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Why this matters

Reproductive coercion — including pressuring or forcing a pregnant person to terminate a pregnancy — sits at the intersection of reproductive rights, domestic violence protections, and criminal law. A federal bill framing forced abortion as a distinct accountability issue could affect how coercion is investigated and prosecuted, though its practical reach depends heavily on statutory text and enforcement mechanisms that are not yet public at the referral stage.

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Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act
Stage: introduced · congress · 04-dec-2025

The Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act (HR6466, 119th Congress) was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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External: congress:119-hr-6466:introduced

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