Bills · HR 4099
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4099Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
INTRO JUN 24· LAST ACTION JUN 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is important because after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, individual states gained the power to ban or severely restrict abortion. This has created a patchwork of laws across the country, leading to situations where some states might try to penalize their residents for seeking abortions elsewhere, or try to stop healthcare providers in other states from offering services to their residents. Some states have also explored ways to restrict access to abortion medication.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a federal safeguard, ensuring that states cannot block their residents from traveling for legal abortion care, nor can they punish those who provide or facilitate such care across state lines. This would clarify legal protections and maintain access for many. If it does not pass, the current legal uncertainties and potential for states to try and enforce their abortion restrictions beyond their borders would continue, potentially limiting access to care and increasing legal risks for individuals and providers.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits state actors from stopping healthcare providers from offering lawful abortion services to patients from other states.
Ensures that providers in states where abortion is legal can continue to serve out-of-state patients without fear of state-level penalties.
PROVISION 02
Prevents state actors from interfering with any person's ability to travel across a state line to obtain a lawful abortion service.
Protects the right to travel for medical care, especially for those in states with abortion restrictions.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits state actors from interfering with the movement of FDA-approved drugs for pregnancy termination between states.
Safeguards access to medication abortion by preventing states from blocking essential pharmaceutical supply chains.
PROVISION 04
Allows the U.S. Attorney General to bring civil lawsuits against state actors who violate these protections.
Provides a federal enforcement mechanism to ensure compliance with the bill's provisions.
PROVISION 05
Grants individuals harmed by violations the right to bring a civil action for damages, including economic losses, emotional pain, and attorney's fees.
Gives individuals a legal pathway to seek compensation and justice if their rights under this bill are violated.
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BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4099
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 24, 2025
Last actionJun 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 24, 2025
House BillHR 4099Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
INTRODUCED JUN 24, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 24, 2025
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READING
5 min
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