summary
Introduced
01/11/2019
01/11/2019
In Committee
01/11/2019
01/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable. This bill makes it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion (1) without determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that a fetus has a detectable heartbeat. It provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or emotional) disorder, illness, or condition. A physician who performs a prohibited abortion is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Heartbeat Protection Act of 2019, amends federal law to prohibit abortions in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable. The bill makes it a crime for a physician to perform an abortion without determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, informing the mother of the results, or proceeding with the abortion after detecting a heartbeat. There is an exception for abortions necessary to save the life of the mother due to a physical disorder, illness, or condition, but not for psychological or emotional conditions. Physicians who perform prohibited abortions can face fines, up to five years in prison, or both, but the mother cannot be prosecuted. The bill also requires physicians to document the heartbeat determination in the mother's medical file.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (101)
Steve King (R)*,
Ralph Abraham (R),
Robert Aderholt (R),
Rick Allen (R),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Kevin Brady (R),
Mo Brooks (R),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Bradley Byrne (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
John Carter (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Tom Cole (R),
K. Michael Conaway (R),
Rick Crawford (R),
Warren Davidson (R),
Mario Diaz-Balart (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Tom Emmer (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Greg Gianforte (R),
Bob Gibbs (R),
Louie Gohmert (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Sam Graves (R),
Tom Graves (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Brett Guthrie (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
French Hill (R),
George Holding (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Duncan Hunter (R),
Bill Johnson (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Jim Jordan (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Darin LaHood (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Billy Long (R),
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Thomas Massie (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Mark Meadows (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Pete Olson (R),
Steven Palazzo (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Scott Perry (R),
John Ratcliffe (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Tom Rice (R),
Martha Roby (R),
David Roe (R),
David Rouzer (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Austin Scott (R),
John Shimkus (R),
Mike Simpson (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
Ross Spano (R),
Greg Steube (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Mark Walker (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Brad Wenstrup (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Steve Womack (R),
Ron Wright (R),
Ted Yoho (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 01/11/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/490/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr490/BILLS-116hr490ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr490/BILLS-116hr490ih.pdf.pdf |
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