H.R. 7177 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] Introduced January 21, 2026 Cosponsors 6 (6 R) Latest action January 21, 2026

Summary

Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026
This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Turner syndrome.
It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief.
A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jan 21, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jan 21, 2026 Introduced in House

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