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A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Jun 24, 2026
Cosponsors
10
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 24, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits dismemberment abortions, a specific procedure used to end pregnancies. Requires doctors to use alternative methods in certain situations.

Sponsored By

Mike Rounds
Republican · South Dakota · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 24, 2026
  2. Jun 24, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects pregnant individuals and medical providers, as it restricts the methods available for abortion procedures. It particularly impacts those seeking to end pregnancies, who may face limited options and potentially increased health risks.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
IntroducedJun 24, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.