H.R. 2251 · 119th Congress
Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
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This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 21, 2025
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
Latest action (Mar 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 21, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.