Pregnancy Resource Center Defense Act

H.R. 1771, the Pregnancy Resource Center Defense Act, would increase federal criminal penalties for individuals who intentionally damage or destroy property belonging to religious institutions or facilities that exclusively provide alternatives to abortion. The bill specifically raises the mandatory minimum prison sentences for attacks involving fire or explosives and expands the ability for affected organizations to seek financial damages through civil lawsuits. If enacted, this legislation would provide federal prosecutors and property owners with more legal tools to address vandalism and arson directed at these specific types of facilities.