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Introduced
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
In Committee
02/06/2017
02/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion: (1) without determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that a fetus has a detectable heartbeat. It provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or emotional) disorder, illness, or condition. A physician who performs a prohibited abortion is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit physicians from performing abortions without first determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat and informing the mother of the results. It would make it a crime for a physician to perform an abortion after detecting a fetal heartbeat, except in cases where the abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother due to a physical disorder, illness, or condition. Physicians who violate these provisions would face criminal penalties, such as fines or up to five years in prison. The bill also specifies that mothers who undergo these abortions cannot be prosecuted.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (174)
Steve King (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),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Rod Blum (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Kevin Brady (R),
Dave Brat (R),
Jim Bridenstine (R),
Mo Brooks (R),
Vern Buchanan (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),
Michael Cloud (R),
Tom Cole (R),
Chris Collins (R),
Doug Collins (R),
James Comer (R),
K. Michael Conaway (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),
Trent Franks (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Tom Garrett (R),
Greg Gianforte (R),
Bob Gibbs (R),
Louie Gohmert (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Trey Gowdy (R),
Garret Graves (R),
Sam Graves (R),
Tom Graves (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Brett Guthrie (R),
Gregg Harper (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Jeb Hensarling (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
French Hill (R),
George Holding (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Randy Hultgren (R),
Duncan Hunter (R),
Bill Johnson (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Sam Johnson (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Jim Jordan (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Adam Kinzinger (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Raúl Labrador (R),
Darin LaHood (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
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),
Brian Mast (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Patrick McHenry (R),
David McKinley (R),
Mark Meadows (R),
Paul Mitchell (I),
John Moolenaar (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Tim Murphy (R),
Dan Newhouse (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),
Mike Rogers (R),
Dana Rohrabacher (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),
David Schweikert (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
John Shimkus (R),
Bill Shuster (R),
Mike Simpson (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Jason Smith (R),
Lamar Smith (R),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Mac Thornberry (R),
Mike Turner (R),
David Valadao (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Mark Walker (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),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 02/06/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/490/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr490/BILLS-115hr490ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr490/BILLS-115hr490ih.pdf.pdf |
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