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Introduced
01/17/2019
01/17/2019
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 amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unlawful disposal of fetal remains, and for other purposes. This bill establishes a new criminal offense for recklessly disposing of or abandoning fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States. The term "fetal remains" means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion. A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2019, establishes a new criminal offense for recklessly disposing of or abandoning fetal remains in a landfill or navigable waters of the United States. The term "fetal remains" refers to any part of a deceased human fetus following an abortion, excluding cremated parts. Violators may face up to 3 years in prison, a fine, or both. However, the bill specifies that it does not authorize the prosecution of any woman for the disposal of the remains of her own unborn child.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (45)
Bob Latta (R)*,
Ralph Abraham (R),
Rick Allen (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Tom Cole (R),
K. Michael Conaway (R),
Warren Davidson (R),
Sean Duffy (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Bill Flores (R),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Duncan Hunter (R),
Bill Johnson (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Jim Jordan (R),
John Joyce (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R),
Mark Meadows (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Pete Olson (R),
David Roe (R),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
Steve Stivers (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Michael Waltz (R),
Steve Watkins (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Ron Wright (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (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/671/all-info | 01/18/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr671/BILLS-116hr671ih.pdf | 02/05/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr671/BILLS-116hr671ih.pdf.pdf | 02/05/2019 |
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