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- H.R.1822
H.R.1822: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced March 31, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2009
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (2 Democrats, 48 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2009 - Imposes criminal penalties on anyone who knowingly or knowingly attempts to: (1) perform an abortion knowing that the abortion is sought based on the sex, gender, color or race of the child, or the race of a parent; (2) use force or the threat of force to intentionally injure or intimidate any person for the purpose of coercing a sex-selection or race-selection...
(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 Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| March 31, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) |