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Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
03/05/2021
03/05/2021
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 the unlawful disposal of fetal remains, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2021, amends federal law to prohibit the reckless disposal or abandonment of fetal remains in landfills or navigable waters of the United States. The bill defines "fetal remains" as any part of a human fetus that has died due to an abortion, excluding any remains that have been cremated. Violators of this law could face up to 3 years in prison or a fine. The bill also specifies that it should not be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the disposal of the remains of her unborn child.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (35)
Bob Latta (R)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Troy Balderson (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Jerry Carl (R),
Warren Davidson (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Yvette Herrell (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Jim Jordan (R),
John Joyce (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Jake LaTurner (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Hal Rogers (R),
Matt Rosendale (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Michael Waltz (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 03/05/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/555/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr555/BILLS-117hr555ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr555/BILLS-117hr555ih.pdf.pdf |
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