Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act

# Summary of HR 895: Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish a federal task force to investigate and prosecute cases involving partial-birth abortion procedures. It would direct the Department of Justice to create a dedicated unit to examine past cases and pursue criminal charges against medical providers who performed these procedures. The bill also includes provisions for congressional oversight of these investigations. **Who It Affects:** The legislation would primarily impact medical professionals who have performed partial-birth abortion procedures, as well as federal law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies tasked with implementing the bill.

It could also affect women who underwent these procedures, depending on how prosecution provisions are applied. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. It has not been passed by the House or Senate. **Note:** Partial-birth abortion has been federally prohibited since 2003 under the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. This bill would focus on investigating and prosecuting cases under that existing law.