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Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimi- nation by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act," aims to amend federal law to prohibit discrimination against unborn children with Down syndrome. It defines Down syndrome, prohibits performing abortions based on a diagnosis or belief that the unborn child has Down syndrome, and provides civil remedies and criminal penalties for violations. The bill also includes provisions related to reporting requirements, expedited court proceedings, and protecting the anonymity of women who undergo abortions. Overall, the bill seeks to protect individuals with Down syndrome from being targeted for abortion based on their disability.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (27)
James Inhofe (R)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
James Lankford (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Ben Sasse (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
John Thune (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/75/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s75/BILLS-117s75is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s75/BILLS-117s75is.pdf.pdf |
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