United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 37 R cosponsors

HR 983 — Second Chance at Life Act of 2023

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill requires informing women about potential reversal of chemical abortions.

This bill mandates that women seeking chemical abortions receive information about the possibility of reversing the procedure if they change their mind. It sets requirements for consent and notification from abortion providers.

Summary

To ensure that a woman seeking a chemical abortion is informed that it may be possible to reverse the intended effects of the abortion if the woman changes her mind, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 36 co-sponsors · 510 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (36)

Not signed on (510)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 983 do?
To ensure that a woman seeking a chemical abortion is informed that it may be possible to reverse the intended effects of the abortion if the woman changes her mind, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 983?
HR 983 is sponsored by Lamborn, Doug (Republican), Pfluger, August (Republican), Duncan, Jeff (Republican), Babin, Brian (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), Mooney, Alexander X. (Republican), Baird, James R. (Republican), Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" (Republican), Banks, Jim (Republican), Estes, Ron (Republican), Weber, Randy K. Sr. (Republican), Joyce, John (Republican), Wenstrup, Brad R. (Republican), Jackson, Ronny (Republican), Cloud, Michael (Republican), Johnson, Mike (Republican), Kustoff, David (Republican), Hern, Kevin (Republican), Franklin, Scott (Republican), Bilirakis, Gus M. (Republican), Guest, Michael (Republican), Moolenaar, John R. (Republican), Good, Bob (Republican), Gaetz, Matt (Republican), Lesko, Debbie (Republican), McHenry, Patrick T. (Republican), Steube, W. Gregory (Republican), Boebert, Lauren (Republican), Carl, Jerry L. (Republican), Kelly, Trent (Republican), LaMalfa, Doug (Republican), Murphy, Gregory F. (Republican), Luetkemeyer, Blaine (Republican), Timmons, William R. (Republican), Luna, Anna Paulina (Republican), Higgins, Clay (Republican), and Crane, Elijah (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 983?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 983?
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