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H.R.4924: Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced April 13, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 13, 2016
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
96 (2 Democrats, 94 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 13, 2016
Bill Summary
Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2016 This bill 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 abortion; (3) solicit or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 13, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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April 13, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 13, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) |