Bill
Bill > S4840
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Introduced
09/13/2022
09/13/2022
In Committee
09/13/2022
09/13/2022
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 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)
Lindsey Graham (R)*,
Kevin Cramer (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
John Thune (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/13/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4840/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4840/BILLS-117s4840is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4840/BILLS-117s4840is.pdf.pdf |
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