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Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2025

2/20/2025, 7:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 627

Bill 119 HR 627 aims to make changes to title XIX of the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act in order to enhance the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bill seeks to improve the accuracy and completeness of abortion data collected by the CDC by requiring states to report more detailed information on abortions, including the age, race, and marital status of the individuals seeking abortions, as well as the gestational age of the fetus.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure the protection of individual privacy and confidentiality in the reporting of abortion data. It also requires the CDC to publish an annual report on abortion statistics, which will be made available to the public.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 627 aims to provide more comprehensive and accurate data on abortion in the United States, which can help inform public health policies and programs related to reproductive health.

Congressional Summary of HR 627

Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2025

This bill requires states, as a condition of federal payment under Medicaid for family planning services, to report certain abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Currently, reporting is voluntary.) The CDC must develop standardized questions for states with respect to specified variables (e.g., maternal demographics and methods of abortion).

Current Status of Bill HR 627

Bill HR 627 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill HR 627 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2025.  Bill HR 627's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 22, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 627

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 627

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 627

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act and Public Health Service Act to improve the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act and Public Health Service Act to improve the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Ayla Boykin

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1 year ago

So, like, what's up with this new bill? I heard it's about reporting data on abortions or something. I don't really get why they need to do that. It seems kinda invasive, you know? Like, why do they need all that info? And how is it gonna affect me? I just don't see the point of it all. Can someone explain it to me?

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