HR9443Referred to Committee

To amend title 18, United States Code, to remove criminal penalties for obstructing access to abortion services, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-24
Introduced
4
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Andrew Ogles
Andrew Ogles
Republican · TN · Representative
Votes with party: 91.9% (533 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (4)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-24

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would eliminate federal criminal penalties for blocking or interfering with people trying to access abortion services. Currently, federal law makes it a crime to use force, threats, or physical obstruction to prevent someone from obtaining an abortion, and this bill would remove those criminal penalties. The change would affect abortion providers, patients seeking abortion care, and anyone involved in protests or blockades at abortion clinics.

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