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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 discrimi- nation by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome. It makes it unlawful to perform an abortion if the provider knows the woman is seeking it due to a test or diagnosis indicating the child has or may have Down syndrome, unless the provider first informs the woman of the prohibitions. The bill provides civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief, for violations, and imposes criminal penalties for both the abortion provider and for failing to report known violations. It also requires courts to expedite the consideration of any matters brought under this law and to protect the anonymity of women who undergo abortions.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (46)
Ron Estes (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Rick Allen (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Kevin Brady (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Yvette Herrell (R),
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Jim Jordan (R),
John Joyce (R),
Fred Keller (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Jake LaTurner (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Lisa McClain (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
August Pfluger (R),
John Rose (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Brad Wenstrup (R),
Roger Williams (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/532/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr532/BILLS-117hr532ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr532/BILLS-117hr532ih.pdf.pdf |
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