summary
Introduced
01/16/2019
01/16/2019
In Committee
03/04/2019
03/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person. This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Nothing in this bill shall be construed to require the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.
AI Summary
This bill, the Life at Conception Act, aims to implement equal protection under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution for the right to life of each born and unborn human person. It declares that the right to life is vested in each human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. The bill also clarifies that the term "State" used in the 14th Amendment includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories. Importantly, the bill specifies that it should not be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (157)
Alex Mooney (R)*,
Ralph Abraham (R),
Robert Aderholt (R),
Rick Allen (R),
Kelly Armstrong (R),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Troy Balderson (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Dan Bishop (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Kevin Brady (R),
Mo Brooks (R),
Ken Buck (R),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Michael Burgess (R),
Bradley Byrne (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
John Carter (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
Liz Cheney (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Tom Cole (R),
Chris Collins (R),
Doug Collins (R),
James Comer (R),
K. Michael Conaway (R),
Warren Davidson (R),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Sean Duffy (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Tom Emmer (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Bill Flores (R),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Mike Garcia (R),
Greg Gianforte (R),
Bob Gibbs (R),
Louie Gohmert (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Kay Granger (R),
Garret Graves (R),
Sam Graves (R),
Tom Graves (R),
Mark Green (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Brett Guthrie (R),
James Hagedorn (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Kevin Hern (R),
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
George Holding (R),
Trey Hollingsworth (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Duncan Hunter (R),
Bill Johnson (R),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Jim Jordan (R),
John Joyce (R),
Fred Keller (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Steve King (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Darin LaHood (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Daniel Lipinski (D),
Billy Long (R),
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R),
Kenny Marchant (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Thomas Massie (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
David McKinley (R),
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R),
Mark Meadows (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Paul Mitchell (I),
John Moolenaar (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Devin Nunes (R),
Pete Olson (R),
Steven Palazzo (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Greg Pence (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Collin Peterson (D),
John Ratcliffe (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Martha Roby (R),
David Roe (R),
Mike Rogers (R),
Francis Rooney (R),
John Rose (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Chip Roy (R),
John Rutherford (R),
David Schweikert (R),
Austin Scott (R),
F. James Sensenbrenner (R),
John Shimkus (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Jason Smith (R),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
Ross Spano (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Greg Steube (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
William Timmons (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Mark Walker (R),
Jackie Walorski (R),
Michael Waltz (R),
Steve Watkins (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Brad Wenstrup (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Steve Womack (R),
Ron Wright (R),
Ted Yoho (R),
Don Young (R),
Lee Zeldin (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 03/04/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/616/all-info | 01/17/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr616/BILLS-116hr616ih.pdf | 02/05/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr616/BILLS-116hr616ih.pdf.pdf | 02/05/2019 |
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