# 117-hr-5136: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021

117-hr-5136, Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5] (R-VA); status Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-5136
- Congress: 117
- Title: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
- Introduced: 2021-08-31
- Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5] (R-VA)
- Cosponsors: 60
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021 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 (60)

- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-At Large] (R-MT), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2] (R-WV), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1] (R-MS), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4] (R-LA), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] (R-GA), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] (R-TX), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4] (R-MS), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6] (R-TX), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9] (R-NC), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7] (R-SC), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Herrell, Yvette [R-NM-2] (R-NM), 2021-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (R-OH), 2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] (R-MS), 2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12] (R-PA), 2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), 2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC), 2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA), 2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2021-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9] (R-MI), 2021-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT), 2022-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL), 2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), 2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX), 2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ), 2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA), 2022-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-5136 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5136)

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