H.R. 895, the "Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act," requires the Attorney General to investigate and enforce violations of the federal partial-birth abortion ban. The bill specifically directs the Attorney General to investigate the remains of five babies discovered by D.C. police in March 2022 and report findings within six months. It also mandates that healthcare workers report suspected violations to law enforcement and requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to Congress detailing enforcement actions taken against violations over the preceding decade. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must review all enforcement actions related to the partial-birth abortion ban from 2004 through 2024 and provide recommendations for strengthening enforcement within 18 months of the bill's passage. The legislation applies to abortion providers, healthcare practitioners, and hospital and clinic employees who become aware of potential violations.
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