Pregnancy.Gov Act

Bill Number

H.R. 3287

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Health

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2025-05-08: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Last Updated

2026-06-04T08:08:39Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose of the Legislation

The Pregnancy.Gov Act aims to create a federal online resource called pregnancy.gov to help pregnant women, postpartum women, and parents of young children find local support services. It focuses on providing ZIP code-based information about non-abortion-related resources, such as health care, financial aid, and counseling, while excluding any entities involved in abortion services.

Key Provisions

• Website Establishment: The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) must launch the public website "pregnancy.gov" within one year of the bill's enactment. Administration cannot be delegated below the HHS Secretary's office level. The site includes:
• A collection of resources for pregnant and parenting women.
• An interactive tool where users answer questions to generate a personalized list of resources based on their ZIP code.
• Options to filter resources by distance (online, or within 1, 5, 10, 50, or 100 miles).
• A feedback system for users to rate the site's ease of use and helpfulness.
• An optional assessment tool where users can consent to share contact information for follow-up outreach (via phone or email) about additional resources.
• Resource Aggregation and State Involvement: HHS must invite states to recommend local resources. Recommendations must meet criteria, including that the provider has operated for at least three years and is not a "prohibited entity" (explained below). HHS will offer grants to states (up to $50 million total from 2026 to 2030) to build or support systems that collect and share these resources, potentially coordinated through public or private organizations. States must submit applications with outreach plans and resource lists.
• Prohibitions: No resources on the site or promoted by HHS can come from prohibited entities, defined as organizations (including affiliates) that perform, refer for, counsel in favor of, or financially support abortions. Prohibited entities are also ineligible for grants. "Abortion" is defined broadly as any intentional act to end a known pregnancy, excluding cases like live birth after viability, removing a dead fetus, or treating ectopic pregnancies (where the embryo implants outside the uterus).
• Accessibility and Reporting: The site must offer services in multiple languages to reach non-English speakers. Within 180 days of launch, HHS must report to Congress on site traffic, user feedback, gaps in services, improvement ideas, and certification that no prohibited entities are involved. Reports protect user privacy by excluding personal details.
• Funding: The website uses existing HHS administrative funds. Grants draw from specific programs like the State Personal Responsibility Education Program and Title X family planning funds, without prohibiting future appropriations.
• Definitions: Key terms include "relevant resources" (a wide range of supports like mentorship, health services excluding abortion, financial aid, housing, mental health counseling, adoption info, abortion alternatives, abortion risks, and child development from conception); "unborn child" (a human fetus or embryo); and "born alive" (as defined in federal law for infants born after an abortion attempt).

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act (a major U.S. law on public health) by adding a new Title XXXIV dedicated to pregnancy.gov. It introduces a first-of-its-kind federal website focused exclusively on pregnancy support resources that exclude abortion-related entities, along with a new grant program for states to aggregate such resources. Previously, federal resources like those under Title X have included family planning services that encompass abortion referrals, but this bill redirects funding streams to prioritize non-abortion alternatives without altering those programs directly.

Potential Impacts

• On Government Agencies: HHS gains responsibility for high-level oversight of the website and must develop criteria, process state grants, and report to Congress, potentially increasing administrative workload. States may receive funding to enhance local resource coordination but must align with federal prohibitions.
• On Citizens: Expecting and new mothers could access easier, location-specific information on supportive services (e.g., nutrition aid, counseling, adoption), promoting alternatives to abortion. However, the exclusion of abortion providers might limit options for those seeking comprehensive reproductive health info, and outreach requires user consent to avoid privacy issues.
• On International Relations: No direct impacts, as the bill focuses on domestic U.S. services.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Pregnant, Postpartum, and Parenting Women: Primary beneficiaries, gaining tailored access to resources but potentially missing abortion-related options.
• State Governments and Local Organizations: Eligible for grants to build resource systems; must comply with federal criteria to participate.
• HHS and Federal Agencies: Responsible for implementation, funding allocation, and reporting.
• Service Providers: Non-prohibited entities (e.g., pregnancy centers, health clinics offering prenatal care, adoption agencies) can be listed and benefit from visibility; prohibited entities are barred.
• Congress: Receives reports and oversees funding.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal Implications: The bill's strict definition of "prohibited entity" and abortion could lead to enforcement challenges, such as verifying compliance or disputes over what counts as "counseling in favor of" abortion. It ensures no federal funds support prohibited activities, aligning with existing restrictions like the Hyde Amendment (which limits federal abortion funding).
• Constitutional Implications: By excluding certain viewpoints (abortion services) from a government-sponsored site, it might raise First Amendment free speech concerns if seen as viewpoint discrimination, or equal protection issues under the Fourteenth Amendment if it disproportionately affects certain groups. However, as a voluntary resource tool, it may be viewed as permissible government speech promoting specific policies.
• Political Implications: The emphasis on abortion alternatives, risks, and child development from conception reflects a pro-life perspective, potentially influencing public discourse on reproductive rights without directly restricting abortions (which remain legal under current law post-Roe v. Wade overturn). It could spark debates over federal involvement in family planning amid polarized views on abortion access.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]

Cosponsors (15)

Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3], Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

Recent Actions

• 2025-05-08: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2025-05-08: Introduced in House
• 2025-05-08: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Pregnancy.Gov Act — issued 2025-05-08 — PDF (10 pages)