H.R. 686: Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025

H.R. 686 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, there is no specific federal law that criminalizes the disposal of fetal remains in landfills or navigable waters. This bill changes that by establishing a new federal crime for anyone who recklessly disposes of or abandons fetal remains in… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.