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 Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 220 / Nay 210 / Present 1 / Not Voting 3 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 219 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 1 | 210 | 1 | 0 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (HR 26) aims to establish legal protections for infants who survive attempted abortions. The bill mandates that any healthcare provider present during an abortion procedure must take necessary steps to ensure the survival of a newborn if the infant is born alive. This includes providing the same degree of care that would be afforded to any other infant born at the same gestational age.
Key provisions of the bill include the requirement for hospitals and healthcare facilities to develop protocols for the care of infants who survive abortion attempts. Additionally, the legislation stipulates that failure to provide appropriate care could result in civil penalties and potential criminal charges against the healthcare provider involved. The bill also emphasizes the reporting of any instances where a child is born alive after an abortion.
The legislation is primarily aimed at protecting newborns and ensuring that they receive adequate medical attention. It applies to all healthcare providers involved in abortion services, including doctors, nurses, and medical facilities. The bill is designed to resonate with advocates for fetal rights and those concerned about the ethical implications of abortion practices.
The funding mechanisms for the implementation of this bill are not explicitly detailed within the text, but it may involve reallocating existing federal healthcare funding to support compliance with the new protocols.
As of the latest action, HR 26 has been read a second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, indicating that it is awaiting further consideration by the Senate. The timeline for potential voting or further legislative action remains uncertain, but the bill’s placement on the calendar suggests it is being prioritized for discussion.
Yea (220)
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
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
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (210)
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
A
Anna Eshoo
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
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
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
