Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

This bill aims to amend existing laws to require healthcare practitioners to provide proper care to infants who survive abortions or attempted abortions. It establishes that infants born alive after an abortion deserve the same legal protections and care as any other newborn. Healthcare practitioners who fail to provide necessary care and transport the child to a hospital can face fines or imprisonment.

The bill also allows for civil actions by women who have undergone abortions if proper care is not provided to an infant born alive. It includes definitions for terms like abortion and attempt, as well as penalties for intentional harm to a child born alive after an abortion.

Passed by the House of Representatives on January 11, 2023.

Explanation of H.R. 185 in Layman's Terms

This bill aims to stop the rule that requires foreign travelers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination when entering the United States. It states that starting from the day it becomes a law, this rule will no longer be in effect. It also prohibits the use of federal funds to enforce this rule. The bill also requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to report on the number of visitors denied entry due to this rule within 90 days of the law passing. Finally, it clarifies that this bill does not affect other rules requiring negative COVID-19 test results for travelers from China.

Explanation of H.R. 277 in Layman's Terms

H.R. 277, also known as the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 or the REINS Act of 2023, aims to increase accountability and transparency in the federal regulatory process.

The Act requires that major rules created by the executive branch must receive approval through a joint resolution passed by Congress in order to have legal effect. This means that Congress must review and approve major rules before they can be implemented.

Some key provisions of the Act include:

1. Definition of major and nonmajor rules
2. Requirement for federal agencies to submit detailed information on proposed rules to Congress
3. Establishing procedures for Congressional review and approval of major rules
4. Exemption for rules related to monetary policy
5. Review of rules currently in effect and automatic expiration of rules not approved by Congress

The Act also includes provisions for budgetary effects of rules subject to Congressional approval and calls for a study by the Government Accountability Office to assess the number of rules in effect, the number of major rules, and the economic costs of these rules.

Overall, the goal of H.R. 277 is to ensure that Congress has a more active role in overseeing and approving major rules proposed by the executive branch, enhancing accountability and oversight in the regulatory process.