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MS SR36

Resolution

Status

Failed

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Chism

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Calls on U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 589 and S. 223, which would repeal the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act of 1994

  • Commends President Trump for issuing pardons on January 23, 2025, to 23 pro-life activists convicted under the FACE Act for protests at abortion facilities

  • Urges Mississippi's congressional delegation, including Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker and Representatives Kelly, Thompson, Guest, and Ezell, to cosponsor repeal legislation

  • Alleges the Biden administration weaponized the FACE Act against pro-life protesters while failing to prosecute attacks on pregnancy resource centers and churches following the Dobbs decision

  • Notes FACE Act penalties include up to 12 months jail and $15,000 fine for first offenses, up to 3 years and $25,000 for repeat offenses, with conspiracy charges adding up to 10 years

Legislative Description

Urge United States Congress to repeal "The Face Act."

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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