Stefanik Proposes 15-Week Federal Ban on Abortion

U.S. House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on June 8, 2022. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, says a robust national debate on abortion is vital for moving America forward. Toward that end, she proposes a 15-week federal ban as a minimum limitation on the procedure. 

Beyond that, state legislatures would be free to further restrict abortion based on the will of the people.