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H.R. 729 119th Congress House

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025

Official title: To prohibit chemical abortions performed without the presence of a healthcare provider, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 24, 2025 Introduced by: Mark Harris Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov
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Jan 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 24, 2025
Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025

This bill restricts the use of telehealth for chemical abortions (also known as medication abortions).

Specifically, it requires a provider who dispenses or prescribes medication for a chemical abortion to physically examine the patient, be physically present at the location of the chemical abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit for the patient. The bill provides an exception for a chemical abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, injury, or condition.

The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a provider who does not comply with the requirements.

A patient who undergoes a chemical abortion may not be prosecuted.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Lobbying activity 12

Registered lobbyists who named this bill in their disclosure filings. Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filings.

  • SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
    for SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · Virginia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • HUMAN COALITION
    for HUMAN COALITION · Texas · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST
    for SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST · Virginia · 2nd Quarter 2026 (Apr 1 - June 30)
  • HUMAN COALITION
    for HUMAN COALITION · Texas · 2nd Quarter 2026 (Apr 1 - June 30)
  • HUMAN COALITION
    for HUMAN COALITION · Texas · 2nd Quarter 2026 (Apr 1 - June 30)
  • HUMAN COALITION ACTION
    for HUMAN COALITION ACTION · Texas · 1st Quarter 2026 (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

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 Cosponsors 18
All 18 Republican 18
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Mar 25, 2026
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Biggs, Sheri
South Carolina · Apr 9, 2025
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Feb 6, 2025
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Harrigan, Pat
North Carolina · Feb 6, 2025
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Feb 6, 2025
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Mann, Tracey
Kansas · Feb 6, 2025
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Moore, Barry
Alabama · Jan 28, 2025
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Self, Keith
Texas · Jan 28, 2025
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jan 28, 2025
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jan 24, 2025
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Jan 24, 2025
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Clyde, Andrew S.
Georgia · Jan 24, 2025
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Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Jan 24, 2025
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Gill, Brandon
Texas · Jan 24, 2025
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Hageman, Harriet M.
Wyoming · Jan 24, 2025
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Jan 24, 2025
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Onder, Robert F.
Missouri · Jan 24, 2025
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Webster, Daniel
Florida · Jan 24, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 729: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-729/
MLA
"H.R. 729: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-729/.
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H.R. 729, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-729/.
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