We have received text from H.R. 5485: Second Chance at Life Act of 2025. This bill was received on 2025-09-18, and currently has 17 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The Second Chance at Life Act of 2025 proposes new regulations concerning chemical abortions in the United States, specifically focusing on informed consent for women considering these procedures. Key provisions of the bill include:
Informed Consent Requirements
Under this bill, any abortion provider performing a chemical abortion must inform the woman seeking the procedure about the possibility of reversing its effects if she changes her mind, particularly after taking the first drug in the two-drug process, mifepristone. This disclosure must happen at least 24 hours before the abortion is performed. The information must include:
- The possibility of reversal after taking mifepristone, but before taking the second drug, misoprostol.
- Contact information for resources that can assist in such reversals, available on a dedicated website managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Additionally, after the first drug is dispensed, the physician must provide the woman with written discharge instructions that include a statement about the potential for reversal of the abortion effects.
Signage Requirements
Facilities that conduct chemical abortions must visibly post information on the possibility of reversing the abortion, which should be clearly worded and located in areas where patients can easily see it. The signage must inform potential patients that mifepristone alone may not be entirely effective and that reversal might be an option if the second drug has not been taken.
Website and Printed Materials
The bill mandates the creation of a website by the Secretary of Health and Human Services that provides easy-to-understand information about the potential for reversal of chemical abortions, targeting diverse language speakers in various states. This website must maintain user anonymity and have specific accessibility standards (e.g., image quality and font size).
Exceptions for Medical Emergencies
The informed consent requirements do not apply if the abortion is necessary to protect the woman’s life or in cases of serious medical conditions arising from the pregnancy. In these instances, the abortion provider must document the medical justification in the patient’s file.
Civil Remedies
The bill allows individuals affected by a chemical abortion to pursue civil action against providers who fail to comply with the informed consent rules. This includes:
- The woman upon whom the abortion was performed.
- The father of the unborn child.
- Parents of minors who underwent the procedure.
If a plaintiff successfully sues under the bill, they may be awarded attorney's fees. However, lawsuits cannot proceed in cases where the pregnancy resulted from the plaintiff's criminal actions.
Preemption Clause
The bill clarifies that it does not override state laws that may have stricter requirements for disclosure or penalties related to abortion procedures.
Severability Clause
If any part of this legislation is found to be unconstitutional, the rest of the bill will remain in effect.
Relevant Companies
None found.
Representative August Pfluger Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative August Pfluger:
- H.R.5602: LAUNCH Act
- H.R.5526: To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product.
- H.R.5485: Second Chance at Life Act of 2025
- H.R.5156: COUNT Act
- H.R.5071: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4551 East 52nd Street in Odessa, Texas, as the "Mary Granados Memorial Post Office Building".
- H.R.4577: Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Representative August Pfluger on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pfluger.
Representative August Pfluger Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative August Pfluger is worth $1.6M, as of October 3rd, 2025. This is the 277th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Pfluger has approximately $230.5K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative August Pfluger's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pfluger.
Representative August Pfluger Stock Trading
We have data on up to $380.0K of trades from Representative August Pfluger, which we parsed from STOCK Act filings. Some of the largest trades include:
- A April 12th, 2022 sale of up to $50K of $MSFT. The stock has risen 82.85% since then.
- A April 12th, 2022 purchase of up to $15K of $LSXMK. The stock has fallen 50.48% since then.
- A March 31st, 2021 purchase of up to $15K of $ICE. The stock has risen 44.14% since then.
- A April 12th, 2022 purchase of up to $15K of $WBD. The stock has fallen 22.04% since then.
- A July 1st, 2025 sale of up to $15K of $SIRI. The stock has fallen 4.36% since then.
You can track Representative August Pfluger's stock trading on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pfluger.
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