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US S4840

US S4840
Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act


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Introduced
09/13/2022
In Committee
09/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain- capable unborn children, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill would amend federal law to prohibit abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for cases where the mother's life is endangered or the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. The bill cites evidence that the unborn child is capable of feeling pain by 15 weeks gestation and asserts Congress's authority to protect these pain-capable unborn children. The bill outlines requirements for abortion providers, including procedures for determining gestational age, documentation, informed consent, and care for infants born alive during attempted abortions. The bill also provides for civil remedies and data collection related to late-term abortions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/13/2022)

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