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H.R. 2497: Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025

The proposed bill, known as the Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025, aims to enhance access to abortion and related health services through a national public health education, awareness, and outreach campaign. Here’s a breakdown of what the bill entails:

Campaign Overview

The Secretary of Health and Human Services will be responsible for executing a coordinated campaign that focuses on the following goals:

Key Elements of the Campaign

Access to Services: The campaign will provide information on how to access abortion services, including:
- In-person services
- Telehealth options
Legal Information: It will inform patients about the legalities surrounding abortion, including medication abortion, based on state and federal laws.
Medically Accurate Information: The campaign will offer comprehensive and accurate information about abortion procedures and medications.
Patient Rights: Information will be provided on patient rights, including the ability to travel across state lines for abortion services and support resources.
Identifying Misleading Centers: It will help individuals distinguish between facilities that provide actual abortion services and those known as anti-abortion centers or crisis pregnancy centers.
Disinformation Awareness: The campaign will educate on how to recognize and combat misinformation related to abortion services.
Privacy Protection: There will be guidance on how to protect personal and health information from misuse and surveillance.

Information Accessibility

All the information developed as part of the campaign will be accessible through the Department of Health and Human Services website. The campaign aims to cater to underserved communities, ensuring it is:

Culturally competent
Accessible to various groups, including:
- People of color
- Immigrants
- People with disabilities
- Individuals with limited English proficiency
- Low-income individuals
- Young people
- LGBTQI+ individuals
- Residents of rural or medically underserved areas
- Tribal community members

Campaign Limitations

The campaign will have specific limitations to ensure accuracy and transparency, including:

Prohibiting the promotion of misinformation regarding the safety of abortion and related services.
Not endorsing programs that are not comprehensive or medically accurate.
Ensuring no collection or misuse of personal information from website visitors.

Consultation Process

To effectively implement the campaign, the Secretary will consult with:

Licensed healthcare professionals specializing in sexual and reproductive health.
Nonprofit organizations advocating for reproductive rights and health.
State and local public health departments.
Nonprofit educational institutions.

Definitions

The bill outlines the terms used, such as:

Abortion and Related Health Services: Includes abortion and any services associated with it.
Medically Accurate and Complete Information: Information that is scientifically validated and recognized by reputable medical organizations.