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HR 9132

Preventing International Surrogacy Exploitation Act

119th Congress Introduced by Andy Biggs and 15 co-sponsors

Prohibits foreign nationals from entering into or enforcing surrogacy contracts in the United States, with enforcement and remedies for violations.

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Bill Summary · HR 9132

Summary of HR 9132 (Session 119)

Purpose and intent

HR 9132 seeks to prohibit foreign nationals from entering into or enforcing surrogacy contracts in the United States, and to address related matters as determined by the bill. The measure is sponsored and co-sponsored by a group of House members and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.

Key provisions and changes

  • Prohibition on surrogacy contracts with foreign nationals:
    • The bill would bar foreign nationals from engaging in surrogacy arrangements within the United States, meaning they could not enter into contracts to act as surrogates or to hire surrogates, nor rely on enforceable surrogacy agreements under U.S. law.
  • Enforcement and remedies:
    • The bill would set forth mechanisms to enforce the prohibition and to address violations, including potential penalties or remedies for parties that participate in or attempt to enforce surrogacy contracts involving foreign nationals.
  • Scope of application:
    • The focus is on surrogacy contracts and related enforcement within the United States. The text would clarify which parties are subject to the prohibition (e.g., intended parents, surrogates, and any intermediaries such as agencies or attorneys) and what constitutes an enforceable contract under U.S. law.
  • Related or ancillary provisions:
    • Depending on the final text, the bill may include definitions for key terms (e.g., “foreign national,” “surrogacy contract”), and may address issues such as safeguarding rights of children born or to be born from surrogacy arrangements, and potential exemptions or transitional provisions.

Who would be affected

  • Foreign nationals engaging in surrogacy arrangements in the United States.
  • U.S. surrogacy service providers, including fertility clinics, surrogacy agencies, attorneys, and other intermediaries.
  • Intended parents (whether U.S. or foreign) involved in or seeking to establish surrogacy agreements with foreign nationals.
  • Potentially, individuals involved in ongoing surrogacy agreements if the bill includes transitional or retroactive considerations (to be specified in the text).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current status: The bill was introduced and referred to the House Judiciary Committee on June 3, 2026.
  • Next steps (typical process):
    • Committee review, including potential markup to amend provisions.
    • Floor consideration by the full House, vote, and potential passage.
    • If passed, transmission to the Senate (where similar action would be required) and subsequent steps toward enactment.
  • Effective date: The bill’s text would specify when the prohibitions take effect (e.g., upon enactment or after a defined transition period); this detail is not provided in the summary and would be clarified in the bill’s provisions.

Practical considerations and impact

  • Legal and administrative implications:
    • Clear prohibitions could reduce the number of foreign nationals participating in U.S.-based surrogacy arrangements and limit cross-border surrogacy dynamics.
    • Agencies, clinics, and legal professionals would need to update practices to ensure compliance, including contract reviews and enforcement strategies.
  • Child welfare considerations:
    • The bill may address or implicate questions of parentage, citizenship, and the protection of children born through surrogacy, though exact provisions would depend on the final text.
  • Policy implications:
    • The measure reflects a legislative approach to regulate cross-border reproductive arrangements by restricting foreign participation in domestic surrogacy contracts.

Please note: The summary above reflects the general scope based on the bill’s title and summary information. For precise definitions, enforcement mechanisms, exemptions, penalties, and effective dates, the full text and any committee reports should be consulted once released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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