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H.R. 7841

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To amend title 18, United States Code, to ensure requests for data on individuals do not pertain to reproductive services.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 29, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
March 29, 2024
Cosponsors (6)
6D 0R
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This bill prohibits federal law enforcement from using intercepted communications or customer data to investigate or prosecute people involved with reproductive and sexual health services. Specifically, it requires federal agents seeking wiretaps, subpoenas, court orders, or warrants to swear under oath that they will not use any intercepted communications or electronic information—including information about abortion, contraception, in vitro fertilization, pregnancy, and related medical conditions—to investigate or prosecute anyone inquiring about, obtaining, providing, or facilitating reproductive health care. The bill defines reproductive and sexual health information broadly to include information about reproductive surgeries and procedures, contraceptive use, medication abortion, pregnancy-related conditions, and related health services. The legislation affects federal law enforcement agencies and applies immediately upon passage, with no specific funding requirements or implementation timeline specified. The bill aims to protect patient privacy and prevent federal prosecution of individuals seeking or providing lawful reproductive health services.

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