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Introduced
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
In Committee
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
Crossed Over
10/04/2017
10/04/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (Sec. 3) This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus is 20 weeks or more. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. The bill provides exceptions for an abortion: (1) that is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion under an exception must comply with specified requirements. A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill. A woman who undergoes an abortion or attempted abortion may file a civil action for damages against an individual who violates the provisions of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, amends federal criminal law to make it a crime for anyone to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the fetus is 20 weeks or more post-fertilization, except in cases where the abortion is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman or when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. The bill provides certain requirements for physicians performing abortions under the exceptions, such as complying with informed consent procedures and ensuring the presence of a neonatal resuscitation specialist. The bill also allows civil lawsuits against those who violate its provisions and requires data reporting on abortions performed after 20 weeks.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (183)
Trent Franks (R)*,
Ralph Abraham (R),
Robert Aderholt (R),
Rick Allen (R),
Justin Amash (LIB),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Lou Barletta (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Joe Barton (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Mike Bishop (R),
Rob Bishop (R),
Diane Black (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Rod Blum (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Kevin Brady (R),
Dave Brat (R),
Jim Bridenstine (R),
Mo Brooks (R),
Ken Buck (R),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Michael Burgess (R),
Bradley Byrne (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
John Carter (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
Liz Cheney (R),
Tom Cole (R),
Chris Collins (R),
Doug Collins (R),
K. Michael Conaway (R),
Paul Cook (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Rick Crawford (R),
John Culberson (R),
Warren Davidson (R),
Rodney Davis (R),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Sean Duffy (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
John Duncan (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Tom Emmer (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Blake Farenthold (R),
Drew Ferguson (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Bill Flores (R),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
Virginia Foxx (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Tom Garrett (R),
Bob Gibbs (R),
Louie Gohmert (R),
Bob Goodlatte (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Trey Gowdy (R),
Sam Graves (R),
Tom Graves (R),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Brett Guthrie (R),
Karen Handel (R),
Gregg Harper (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Jeb Hensarling (R),
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
French Hill (R),
George Holding (R),
Trey Hollingsworth (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Randy Hultgren (R),
Duncan Hunter (R),
Evan Jenkins (R),
Lynn Jenkins (R),
Bill Johnson (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Sam Johnson (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Jim Jordan (R),
Dave Joyce (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Steve King (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Raúl Labrador (R),
Darin LaHood (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Daniel Lipinski (D),
Billy Long (R),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Mia Love (R),
Frank Lucas (R),
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R),
Kenny Marchant (R),
Tom Marino (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Thomas Massie (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Patrick McHenry (R),
David McKinley (R),
Mark Meadows (R),
Luke Messer (R),
Paul Mitchell (I),
John Moolenaar (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Tim Murphy (R),
Kristi Noem (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Pete Olson (R),
Steven Palazzo (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Stevan Pearce (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Collin Peterson (D),
Robert Pittenger (R),
Ted Poe (R),
John Ratcliffe (R),
James Renacci (R),
Tom Rice (R),
Martha Roby (R),
David Roe (R),
Hal Rogers (R),
Mike Rogers (R),
Todd Rokita (R),
Francis Rooney (R),
Thomas Rooney (R),
Peter Roskam (R),
Dennis Ross (R),
Keith Rothfus (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Steve Russell (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Steve Scalise (R),
David Schweikert (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
John Shimkus (R),
Bill Shuster (R),
Mike Simpson (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Jason Smith (R),
Lamar Smith (R),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
Chris Stewart (R),
Steve Stivers (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Patrick Tiberi (R),
Mike Turner (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Mark Walker (R),
Jackie Walorski (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Brad Wenstrup (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Steve Womack (R),
Rob Woodall (R),
Kevin Yoder (R),
Ted Yoho (R),
David Young (R),
Lee Zeldin (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 10/04/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/36/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr36/BILLS-115hr36eh.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr36/BILLS-115hr36eh.pdf.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr36/BILLS-115hr36ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr36/BILLS-115hr36ih.pdf.pdf |
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