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SB53 - PRINTS Act Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension Act

US Congress - 119th Congress
Introduced by
Marsha Blackburn, Bill Cassidy, Steve Daines
Last updated 2 months ago

12 Co-Sponsors

A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to fingerprint noncitizen minors entering the United States who are suspected of being victims of human trafficking, to require the Secretary to publicly disclose the number of such minors who are fingerprinted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials and the number of child traffickers who are apprehended by CBP, to impose criminal penalties on noncitizen adults who use unrelated minors to gain entry into the United States, and for other purposes.

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    INTRODUCTION

    ## Legislative bill overview


    The bill S.53, also known as the "Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021," aims to safeguard a person's ability to determine whether to continue or terminate a pregnancy, effectively codifying the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law. It seeks to prohibit states from imposing unnecessary restrictions on access to abortion services and mandates that healthcare providers perform abortions when necessary to protect the health of the individual. The bill also aims to preempt state laws that create barriers to abortion access, such as mandatory waiting periods or biased counseling.

    ## Why is this important


    This legislation is significant as it responds to the increasing number of state-level restrictions on abortion access, which have intensified following the Supreme Court's composition change and the potential for Roe v. Wade to be overturned. By establishing federal protections, it aims to ensure that individuals have the right to make decisions regarding their reproductive health without facing undue burdens or stigma. The bill reflects a critical movement to uphold reproductive rights in a polarized political climate.

    ## Potential points of contention



    • Opposition from conservative groups who view the bill as a direct challenge to state rights and pro-life values.

    • Concerns about the potential federal overreach into state legislatures, which traditionally govern health policy.

    • Debate over the implications for healthcare providers and the potential for increased legal liabilities.

    • Possible public backlash reflecting differing views on abortion, leading to heightened political tensions and mobilization of anti-abortion advocacy.

    STATUS

    2 months ago -

    Introduced

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