S. 205: Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
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 | 2025-01-23 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 13 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-23):
Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome.
It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief.
A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.
Cosponsors (13)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Jim Banks | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| John Boozman | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Josh Hawley | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS 2025-01-29 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE 2025-06-03 |
| John Barrasso | R WY 2026-03-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 205 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 205?
S. 205 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 205 are available on congress.gov.
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