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H.R. 2251: Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act

H.R. 2251 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, there is no federal law specifically prohibiting abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome. This bill would change that by making it a federal crime for a medical professional to perform an abortion if they know the abortion is sought… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.

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