H.R. 21 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
H.R. 21 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Ann Wagner with 163 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 163
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Groups that lobbied
- 7
What it does
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must provide in the case of a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ann Wagner (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 163 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseJan 23, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 24, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jan 23, 2025 · Passed217–204 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Jan 23, 2025 · Failed205–216
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActHouse · Jan 23, 2025
- Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActHouse · Jan 23, 2025
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- S. 331: HALT Fentanyl Act
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- H.R. 4323: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025
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- S. 307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
- S. 6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
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Who lobbied on it
7 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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