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- H.R.929
H.R.929: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 5, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 8, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
182 (26 Democrats, 1 Independent, 156 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit performing a partial birth abortion in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, unless it is necessary to save the life of the mother and no other medical procedure would suffice. Prescribes penalties. Defines a "partial birth abortion" as an abortion in which a living fetus is partially vaginally delivered and killed before delivery is completed....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 11.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-24.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| March 5, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Charles T. Canady (R-Fla.) |