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This bill, titled the "Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act," seeks to enhance enforcement and reporting mechanisms related to the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. Specifically, the bill requires the Attorney General to investigate alleged violations of the existing law, including a mandatory investigation into the circumstances surrounding five babies' remains discovered in Washington, DC in March 2022. The legislation mandates that healthcare practitioners and employees must immediately report any suspected violations to state or federal law enforcement. Furthermore, the Attorney General must submit an annual report to Congressional Judiciary Committees detailing steps taken to inform abortion providers about their legal responsibilities, listing alleged violations over the past decade, and describing investigation and enforcement efforts. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive review of enforcement actions related to the partial-birth abortion ban by 2024 and submit a report with potential recommendations for strengthening enforcement. If any provision of the act is found unconstitutional, the remainder of the law would remain in effect, ensuring the bill's overall integrity.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/895/all-info