Bill would repeal federal law protecting clinic and church entrances
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Sponsor: Chip Roy · Representative · TX
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Official title: FACE Act Repeal Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
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HR 589 would repeal the FACE Act, ending federal criminal penalties for blocking clinics or houses of worship.
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What does this do?
HR 589, the FACE Act Repeal Act of 2025, would eliminate Section 248 of the federal criminal code, which currently makes it a crime to use force, threats, or obstruction to block access to reproductive health clinics or places of worship. The repeal would also apply to ongoing and future prosecutions under the law.
Who does it affect?
This affects abortion clinics and their staff and patients, anti-abortion protesters, clergy, and worshippers at religious sites.
Why does it matter?
Without this federal law, protection against clinic blockades and related violence would depend more heavily on state laws, which vary significantly across states. Supporters say the law has unfairly targeted nonviolent pro-life protesters, while opponents warn repeal would weaken safeguards against violence and harassment.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 21, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 10, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.