February 15, 2025
Federal heartbeat bill would ban abortion at six weeks nationwide
House bill would criminalize abortion at six weeks using medically disputed "heartbeat" standard
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H.R. 682 introduced in the 119th Congress as Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025
Would criminalize abortion after fetal heartbeat is detectable (typically 6 weeks)
Physicians face up to 5 years in prison and fines for violations
Bill referred to House Judiciary Committee January 23, 2025
AMA and ACOG say heartbeat terminology is scientifically misleading
Six-week embryo has tubelike structure, not functioning heart
Exceptions for life of mother and documented rape/incest cases
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Most women know they are pregnant by six weeks.
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What is the bill number for the federal "heartbeat" legislation?
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At how many weeks of pregnancy would H.R. 682 ban abortion?
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How does H.R. 682 affect teenage pregnancy outcomes?
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H.R. 682 would override state laws that allow abortion after six weeks.
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House Judiciary Committee
Committee reviewing H.R
American Medical Association
Medical organization objecting to heartbeat terminology
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Medical organization calling terminology misleading
119th Congress
Congress where bill was introduced