H.R.26 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
House Roll Call
H.R.26
| Bill | H.R.26 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 212 / Nay 219 / Present 0 / Not Voting 3 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 219 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 212 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (HR 26) aims to establish legal protections for infants born alive following an attempted abortion. The bill mandates that healthcare providers must ensure the same degree of care for these infants as would be provided to any other newborn, thereby prohibiting any actions that would lead to the infant’s death.
Key provisions of the bill include:
Definition of Born-Alive: The bill defines “born alive” as any infant who is delivered and exhibits any signs of life, such as breathing, heartbeat, or voluntary muscle movement.
Healthcare Provider Obligations: Medical professionals are required to provide appropriate medical care to infants born alive after an abortion attempt. Failure to do so could result in legal consequences, including criminal charges and civil penalties.
Reporting Requirements: The bill mandates that healthcare facilities report any instances of infants born alive after an abortion, ensuring transparency and accountability in such cases.
Federal Funding Restrictions: The legislation prohibits federal funds from being allocated to any entity that does not comply with the requirements set forth in the bill.
The bill primarily affects healthcare providers, including hospitals and clinics that perform abortions. It is designed to benefit infants who survive abortion attempts by ensuring they receive necessary medical treatment. Additionally, it aims to regulate the practices of abortion providers, imposing legal obligations and potential penalties for non-compliance.
As of the latest action, HR 26 has been read a second time and is currently placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, with Calendar No. 2. This indicates that the bill is awaiting further consideration by the Senate, although no specific timelines for debate or voting have been established. The bill reflects ongoing national discussions regarding abortion and the rights of newborns, and its passage could have significant implications for abortion practices and healthcare regulations in the United States.
Yea (212)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Nay (219)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
