Stopping Border Surges Act

House Bill

H.R. 116

119th Congress

Stopping Border Surges Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Virginia Foxx

Representative

Republican

NC-5

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023 sets new requirements for doctors who perform abortions and abortion clinics. It requires doctors to have hospital admitting privileges and notify patients about where they can receive follow-up care. Clinics must also be licensed by the state and meet federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers to receive federal funding.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SponsorVirginia Foxx (R-NC)

Introduced10/14/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for

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Stopping Border Surges Act

The Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023 sets new requirements for doctors who perform abortions and abortion clinics. It requires doctors to have hospital admitting privileges and notify patients about where they can receive follow-up care. Clinics mu

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The Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023 sets new requirements for doctors who perform abortions and abortion clinics. It requires doctors to have hospital admitting privileges and notify patients about where they can receive follow-up care. Clinics must also be licensed by the state and meet federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers to receive federal funding.

Bill Number: 116
Sponsor: Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
Introduced: 10/14/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Stopping Border Surges Act
Bill Number: 116
Sponsor: Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for
Introduced: 10/14/2025
Summary: The Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023 sets new requirements for doctors who perform abortions and abortion clinics. It requires doctors to have hospital admitting privileges and notify patients about where they can receive follow-up care. Clinics must also be licensed by the state and mee

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023 sets new requirements for doctors who perform abortions and abortion clinics. It requires doctors to have hospital admitting privileges and notify patients about where they can receive follow-up care. Clinics must also be licensed by the state and meet federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers to receive federal funding.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023 This bill establishes requirements for physicians who perform abortions and abortion clinics. Specifically, the bill requires a physician who performs an abortion (1) to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital; and (2) at the time of the abortion, to notify the patient of the hospital location where the patient can receive follow-up care if complications arise. A physician who fails to comply is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. A woman who undergoes an abortion may not be prosecuted. The bill also requires an abortion clinic, in order to receive federal funds or assistance, to (1) be licensed by the state in which it is located, and (2) be in compliance with federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Doctors who perform abortions must have hospital admitting privileges and notify patients about follow-up care options
Abortion clinics must be licensed by the state and meet federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers to receive federal funding
Doctors who fail to comply face criminal penalties like fines or up to 2 years in prison

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact doctors who perform abortions and abortion clinics, potentially making it more difficult for them to operate and provide services. Women seeking abortions could also be affected if clinics are forced to close or limit services due to the new requirements.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Abortion

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Health facilities and institutions

Health information and medical records

Health personnel

Health programs administration and funding

Licensing and registrations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

116, 119th Congress (2025). "Stopping Border Surges Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-116

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