Congressional Hearing on the FACE Act
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
The hearing examines the federal government's enforcement of the , a law that prohibits the use of force, threat of force, or physical obstruction to injure, intimidate, or interfere with persons obtaining or providing reproductive health services.
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Abortion clinics
The FACE Act provides federal protections against physical obstruction and intimidation for those providing reproductive health services.
Pro-life organizations
These groups are subject to the provisions of the FACE Act when engaging in protests or activities near reproductive health facilities.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 16, 2023, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The hearing focused on the implications of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.
- Witnesses provided testimony representing diverse perspectives on the enforcement of the FACE Act.
- The Subcommittee received reports on violence and disruption statistics from the National Abortion Federation.
- The Subcommittee received reports on attacks on pro-life facilities and hostility against churches from the Family Research Council.
- The Subcommittee received a report on the crisis pregnancy center industry from the organization Alliance.
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Why It Matters
The hearing examines the federal government's enforcement of the , a law that prohibits the use of force, threat of force, or physical obstruction to injure, intimidate, or interfere with persons obtaining or providing reproductive health services.
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Discoveries
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Increased focus on FACE Act enforcement
The hearing indicates a legislative effort to re-examine the application of the FACE Act in the context of both clinic access and religious facility security.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy85Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment40Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz50Current news / social attention level
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