S. 178: Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-22 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 11 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-22 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-22):
Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2025
This bill requires states, as a condition of federal payment under Medicaid for family planning services, to report certain abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Currently, reporting is voluntary.) The CDC must develop standardized questions for states with respect to specified variables (e.g., maternal demographics and methods of abortion).
Cosponsors (11)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Deb Fischer | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Josh Hawley | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| John Cornyn | R TX 2025-09-03 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS 2026-06-23 |
| Jim Banks | R IN 2026-06-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 178 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 178?
S. 178 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 178 are available on congress.gov.
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