# 116-hr-4935: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019

116-hr-4935, Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Wright, Ron [R-TX-6] (R-TX); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-4935
- Congress: 116
- Title: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Introduced: 2019-10-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Wright, Ron [R-TX-6] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 23
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2019 This bill restricts the use of telehealth for chemical abortions (also known as medication abortions). Specifically, it requires a provider who dispenses or prescribes medication for a chemical abortion to physically examine the patient, be physically present at the location of the chemical abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit. The bill provides an exception for a chemical abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, injury, or condition. The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a provider who does not comply with the requirements. A patient who undergoes a chemical abortion may not be prosecuted.

## Cosponsors (23)

- Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA), 2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), 2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1] (R-NE), 2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R-FL), 2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN), 2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7] (R-OH), 2019-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3] (R-MO), 2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] (R-MO), 2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (R-OH), 2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2019-11-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), 2019-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-GA), 2019-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA), 2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2] (R-WV), 2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2019-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2019-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

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- 116-hr-4305: PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
- 116-hr-6742: Protecting Life in Crisis Act
- 116-hr-748: CARES Act
- 116-hr-19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
- 116-hr-3495: Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act
- 116-hr-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

## Sources
- [116-hr-4935 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4935)

## Related
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- [116-hr-6742: Protecting Life in Crisis Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-6742)
- [116-hr-748: CARES Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-748)
- [116-hr-19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-19)
- [116-hr-3495: Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-3495)
- [116-hr-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-1865)
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