House introduces bill to ban certain abortion procedures
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Representative [Name not provided in source] introduced the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 in the House. The bill would prohibit a specific type of abortion procedure, often referred to as intact dilation and extraction.
Why it matters: This is a legislative proposal that would change federal law if passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President; at this stage, it is simply an introduced bill with no immediate legal effect.
Who it affects
- Medical providers performing abortions
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a House bill; check the official text for specific legal definitions and scope before relying on it.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document