H.R. 2251 · 119th Congress · House

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act

Active· Introduced in House
Introduced
Mar 21, 25
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
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Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 21, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. MAR 21, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Mar 21, 2025

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