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US HR451

US HR451
Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023

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Introduced
01/24/2023
In Committee
01/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize abuse with respect to assisted reproductive technology, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023, aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to criminalize the misrepresentation of the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures, such as in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian transfer, and intrauterine insemination. The bill establishes a penalty of up to 10 years in prison for such offenses, and it also includes provisions related to the statute of limitations and adds the new offense to the list of racketeering activities under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (56)

Stephanie Bice (R)*,  Colin Allred (D),  Don Bacon (R),  Jim Baird (R),  Larry Bucshon (R),  Michael Burgess (R),  Kat Cammack (R),  Yadira Caraveo (D),  John Carter (R),  Ben Cline (R),  Jason Crow (D),  Henry Cuellar (D),  Sharice Davids (D),  Don Davis (D),  Scott DesJarlais (R),  Chuck Edwards (R),  Pat Fallon (R),  Randy Feenstra (R),  Chuck Fleischmann (R),  Mike Garcia (R),  Josh Gottheimer (D),  Al Green (D),  Mark Green (R),  Harriet Hageman (R),  Erin Houchin (R),  Chrissy Houlahan (D),  Bill Huizenga (R),  Jeff Jackson (D),  Darin LaHood (R),  Mike Lawler (R),  Julia Letlow (R),  Anna Luna (R),  Nancy Mace (R),  Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R),  Mary Miller (R),  Barry Moore (R),  Blake Moore (R),  Joe Morelle (D),  Joe Neguse (D),  Chris Pappas (D),  Brittany Pettersen (D),  Dean Phillips (D),  Deborah Ross (D),  Dutch Ruppersberger (D),  María Salazar (R),  Mikie Sherrill (D),  Eric Sorensen (D),  Greg Stanton (D),  Elise Stefanik (R),  Eric Swalwell (D),  David Trone (D),  David Valadao (R),  Beth Van Duyne (R),  Marc Veasey (D),  Susan Wild (D),  Rudy Yakym (R), 

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/24/2023)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/451/all-info 01/25/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr451/BILLS-118hr451ih.pdf 03/24/2023
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