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S.1179: Child Custody Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced June 4, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 4, 2009
- See the nineteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (1 Democrat, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Child Custody Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit transporting a minor child across a state line to obtain an abortion (deems such transporting to be a de facto abridgment of the right of a parent under any law in the minors state of residence that requires parental involvement in the minors abortion decision). Makes an exception for an abortion necessary to safe the life of the minor. Makes it an affirmative...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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June 4, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Ensign (R-Nev.) |