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H.R.77: 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 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2001
- Latest Major Action Feb. 12, 2001
- See the twelve similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
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, including unborn offspring at every stage of their biological development. Prohibits depriving any unborn person of life. Declares that this amendment does not: (1) prohibit a law permitting medical procedures...
(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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Jan. 3, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.) |