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H.R.490: Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 12, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
173 (1 Democrat, 172 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 12, 2017
Bill Summary
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion: (1) without determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that a fetus has a detectable heartbeat. It provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Feb. 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Jan. 12, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 12, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Steve King (R-Iowa) |