Federal • US Congress

H.R. 727: Prohibiting Abortion Industry’s Lucrative Loopholes Act

Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL)Referred

H.R. 727 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score30/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

AI Summary

This bill could significantly alter the landscape of medical research and reproductive healthcare by prohibiting transactions related to human fetal tissue, potentially impacting a broad range of scientific studies and clinical applications.

Key analysis

Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan10%
Public opinion20%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental benefit identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Critical Outlook
30%

Benefits

  • No direct economic benefit identified

Risks

  • May increase costs for research institutions by restricting access to necessary materials.
  • Could stifle innovation in areas reliant on fetal tissue research.

Society

Critical Outlook
20%

Benefits

  • Aligns with the views of those who oppose abortion and the use of fetal tissue.

Risks

  • Restricts access to materials crucial for medical research, potentially hindering advancements in treating diseases.
  • Could be seen as an infringement on scientific inquiry and medical progress.
  • May disproportionately affect research into conditions affecting women and children.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Congress.gov

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Confidence

high

high

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Analysis status

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Warning

The prohibition on transactions related to human fetal tissue could severely impede critical medical research and the development of treatments for various diseases.

Limitation

The bill amends existing law, and a full understanding of its impact requires reviewing the original Public Health Service Act provisions.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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