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- H.J.RES.40
H.J.RES.40: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 4, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 5, 1997
- See the thirteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (4 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the word "person," as used in this Amendment and in the fifth and 14th amendments to the Constitution, applies to all human beings regardless of age, health, function, or condition of dependency. Prohibits depriving any unborn person of life. Declares that this Amendment does not prohibit a law permitting only those medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| Feb. 4, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.) |