Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]
Introduced
Summary
Prohibits abortion providers from placing fetal remains into publicly owned water systems. It would add section 498F to the Public Health Service Act and define key terms including "abortion", "abortion provider", "fetal remains", and "publicly owned water system". Violations would be a federal criminal offense punishable by a fine under Title 18, imprisonment up to 5 years, or both. The bill also says the person who had the abortion would not be liable for violations and it does not preempt stricter state or local rules.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Ban on fetal remains in public water systems
Abortion providers would be banned from putting fetal remains into publicly owned water systems, including drains and pipes. Violations could bring federal fines, up to 5 years in prison, or both. The person who had the abortion would not face charges for this. State or local bans would still apply. If enacted, this would take effect upon enactment.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]
TX • R
Cosponsors
LaMalfa
CA • R
Sponsored 6/25/2025
Miller (IL)
IL • R
Sponsored 6/25/2025
Stutzman
IN • R
Sponsored 6/25/2025
Greene (GA)
GA • R
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Biggs (SC)
SC • R
Sponsored 8/8/2025
Roll Call Votes
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