The FACES Act of 2024 directs the U.S. Attorney General to study how federal prosecutors enforce laws protecting access to abortion clinics and other reproductive health facilities. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Attorney General must report to Congress on the specific actions taken to identify and prosecute violations, any obstacles that impede enforcement, and variations in enforcement across different federal judicial districts. The report must also include a plan to overcome enforcement barriers, methods for sharing best practices with state and local law enforcement, and recommendations for additional federal legislation needed to strengthen enforcement. This bill affects abortion clinic staff, patients, and law enforcement agencies responsible for protecting facility access. The legislation carries no new direct funding but requires the Department of Justice to conduct the study and reporting using existing resources.
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