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Introduced
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
In Committee
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prohibit disinformation in the advertising of abortion services, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act (SAD Act), aims to prohibit deceptive advertising practices related to the provision of abortion services. It empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce regulations that prohibit organizations, including crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs), from making false claims about the reproductive health services they offer, such as falsely claiming to provide abortion services or employ licensed medical personnel. The bill also requires the FTC to submit biennial reports to Congress on its enforcement actions under the Act. The key provisions of the bill are designed to ensure that individuals seeking reproductive health care, including abortion services, have access to honest and accurate information.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (17)
Bob Menendez (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Mark Warner (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 04/20/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1231/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1231/BILLS-118s1231is.pdf |
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